Evaluation of quality of life after breast reconstruction using an autologous latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap

Gournay, Emmanuel De; Bonnetain, Franck; Tixier, Hervé; Loustalot, Catherine; Dabakuyo, S.; Cuisenier, Jean

doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2010.04.008

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“…Such percentage was observed in other countries as well (6,13,15). It is possible that in this group were patients in bad psychological and physical or material condition, as well as with depression.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…Scoring in every life sphere was slightly better after mastectomy with breast reconstruction, compared with German or Irish women (10,15). our patients presented higher QoL in all dimensions in comparison with French or German women (6,15). QoL is related not only to the type of surgical procedure, but also to psychological support given by hospital staff, which was highlighted by British and Finland authors (16, 17).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Equal oncological safety of BCT and mastectomy has been demonstrated (4,5). The evaluation of oncological therapy is supplemented by patient's quality of life (QoL) at every therapy stage (4)(5)(6)(7). QoL after each surgical procedure may influence the process of decision making among women who qualify for multiple oncological strategies (8).…”

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Same Quality of Life for Polish Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction or Breast-Conserving Therapy

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Wydra²,

Kruszewski³

et al. 2016

Polish Journal of Surgery

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3Kierownik: dr n. med. r. Hansdorfer-Korzon Breast cancer often requires combined oncologic treatments, the base of which is surgery. Quality of life (QoL) after each surgical procedure may influence the process of decision making among women, who qualify for multiple oncological strategies. our knowledge about QoL in breast cancer patients is derived from comparative studies. Results may differ, depending on country, culture, and societal relations. the aim of the study was to investigate the quality of life of Polish patients treated with breastconserving therapy (BCT) or mastectomy with breast reconstruction. material and methods. The study involved women who underwent surgery for breast cancer in the Department of Surgical oncology of the Gdynia oncology Center from September 2010 to November 2013. Eighty-two breast reconstructions (in 79 patients) and 226 BCT procedures were performed. QoL was measured with the use of EoRTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 questionnaires. Results. Global QoL was high in both groups and did not differ significantly. Body image was slightly better after BCT than after mastectomy with breast reconstruction, but sexual QoL was lower. Future perspective was quite low in both groups. Disease symptoms were not bothering. conclusions. The global QoL among Polish breast cancer patients treated with BCT or mastectomy with breast reconstruction is high and does not differ between groups. There is a need for anxiety and disease-related fear prophylaxis and for the improvement of sex life of breast cancer survivors.

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Same Quality of Life for Polish Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction or Breast-Conserving Therapy

Szutowicz-Wydra¹,

Wydra²,

Kruszewski³

et al. 2016

Polish Journal of Surgery

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“…Participants ranged in breast cancer diagnosis from Stages 0 to III and from immediately post-treatment to as many as five years post-treatment. The majority of studies were conducted in the United States (n = 15) 2,7,9,19,31,34,39,42,44,45,47,52,54,55,58 and Europe (n = 13), 26,29,30,33,35,36,38,41,43,48,49,51,57 with the rest being conducted in Australia (n = 5), 8,40,46,50,53 Iran (n = 2), 32,37 and Korea (n = 1). 56 …”

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Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors

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Background Body image is a complex issue with the potential to impact many aspects of cancer survivorship, particularly for the younger breast cancer survivor. Objective The purpose of this review is to synthesize the current state of the science for body image in younger women with breast cancer. Intervention/Methods Combinations of the terms “body image,” “sexuality intervention,” “women,” “younger women,” and “breast cancer” were searched in the PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Web of Knowledge and Science Direct databases through January 2014. Inclusion criteria for this review were: 1) original research; 2) published in English from the year 2000 forward; 3) measuring body image as an outcome variable; and 4) results included reporting of age-related outcomes. Results Thirty-six articles met the inclusion criteria. The majority of studies were cross-sectional, with extensive variation in body image assessment tools. Age and treatment type had a significant impact on body image, and poorer body image was related to physical and psychological distress, sex and intimacy, and the partnered relationship among younger women. Only one intervention study found a significant improvement in body image post-intervention. Conclusions Findings suggest body image is a complex post-treatment concern for breast cancer survivors, particularly younger women. The findings of this review are limited by the high level of variation in the methods for assessing body image. Implications for Practice Further research of interventions to address body image concerns following treatment for breast cancer is warranted. Improvement of body image may improve the quality of life of younger breast cancer survivors.

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“…De Gournay et al 10 retrospectively evaluated quality of life after two different therapies: mastectomy with autologous breast reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi flap and mastectomy without reconstruction. The mean time between giving the questionnaire and the breast reconstruction was 3.6 years.…”

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Physical and Functional Ability Recovery Patterns and Quality of Life after Immediate Autologous Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction

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Min

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Evaluation of quality of life after breast reconstruction using an autologous latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap

Cited by 28 publications

References 30 publications

Same Quality of Life for Polish Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction or Breast-Conserving Therapy

Same Quality of Life for Polish Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction or Breast-Conserving Therapy

Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors

Physical and Functional Ability Recovery Patterns and Quality of Life after Immediate Autologous Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction

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