A cross sectional study to determine the prevalence of persistent pain after reconstructive surgery after mastectomy for breast cancer, with a comparative analysis of a cohort treated with mastectomy without reconstruction.
The aim of the study is to determine if reconstruction of the breast after mastectomy increases the risk of reporting persistent pain 2-3 years after surgery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,352
Reconstructive surgery after mastectomy, either by expander or autologous tissue. Includes both primary and secondary reconstruction
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
The risk of developing persistent if reconstructed
The risk of developing persistent if reconstructed compared to patients mastectomized without reconstruction expressed as an odds ratio.
Time frame: Cross-sectional, 2-3 years after surgery for breast cancer
Prevalence of persistent pain after reconstruction after mastectomy
Self reported pain expressed as a percentage of the population of patients reconstructed with expander and autologous tissue. Pain intensity measured with a numerical rating scale 0-10, divided in mild (NRS 1-3), moderate (4-6) and severe pain (7-10). Patients regarded as having clinically relevant pain: NRS 4 or above, at least at a weekly basis.
Time frame: Cross-sectional, 2-3 years after surgery for breast cancer
Prevalence of sensory disturbances after reconstruction after mastectomy
Time frame: Cross-sectional, 2-3 years after surgery for breast cancer
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