The goal of this observational study is to learn about the improvement of quality of life in accordance with breast neurotization in breast cancer patients. The patient-reported outcome was assessed by questionnaire.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
Patients received breast reconstruction with neurotization procedure
Patients received breast reconstruction without neurotization
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan District, Taiwan
Pre-operative Quality of life
Patient-reported outcome assessed by the BREAST-Q™ Reconstruction module questionnaire and a additional questionnaire regarding sensation, nipple satisfaction, and breast symptoms
Time frame: Before breast reconstructive surgery
Post-operative-two-year Quality of life
Patient-reported outcome assessed by the BREAST-Q™ Reconstruction module questionnaire and a additional questionnaire regarding sensation, nipple satisfaction, and breast symptoms
Time frame: Two-year after breast reconstructive surgery
Post-operative-one-year Quality of life
Patient-reported outcome assessed by the BREAST-Q™ Reconstruction module questionnaire and a additional questionnaire regarding sensation, nipple satisfaction, and breast symptoms
Time frame: One-year after breast reconstructive surgery
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