J Reconstr Microsurg
DOI: 10.1055/a-2332-0359
Original Article

Effects of Elective Revision after Breast Reconstruction on Patient-Reported Outcomes

1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
,
Kayla E. Leibl
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
,
Katie E. Weichman
2   Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Abstract

Background There has been increasing emphasis on patient-reported satisfaction as a measure of surgical outcomes. While previous research has investigated factors influencing patient satisfaction following breast reconstruction, there are few studies on how patient satisfaction is impacted by revision procedures. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether elective revisions following breast reconstruction are significantly associated with changes in patient-reported outcomes and quality of life.

Methods A retrospective review was conducted of patients who underwent immediate autologous or alloplastic breast reconstruction at a single institution from 2015 to 2021. Patients were included if they had completed BREAST-Q preoperatively, post–initial reconstruction, and post-revision procedures. Patients were excluded if they received adjuvant radiation or if they had previously undergone breast reconstruction procedures. The primary outcome measures were BREAST-Q domains. Demographic, clinical, and surgical variables were also analyzed.

Results Of the 123 patients included for analysis, 61 underwent autologous breast reconstruction and 62 underwent alloplastic reconstruction. Mean age was 49.31 ± 11.58 years and body mass index (BMI) was 29.55 ± 5.63 kg/m2. Forty-eight patients underwent no revision procedures and 75 patients underwent at least one revision. Between these two groups, there were no differences in age, BMI, complication rates, socioeconomic status, or preoperative BREAST-Q scores. Patients reported significantly higher satisfaction with outcome after their first revision compared with after initial reconstruction alone (p = 0.04). Autologous reconstruction patients who had at least one revision had significantly higher satisfaction with outcome (p = 0.02) and satisfaction with surgeon (p = 0.05) in the 2-year follow-up period compared with patients who had no revisions.

Conclusion Revision procedures following autologous breast reconstruction are associated with higher patient satisfaction with outcome. Further research should explore specific factors influencing patient decision-making regarding whether to undergo revisions.

Supplementary Material



Publication History

Received: 04 February 2024

Accepted: 05 May 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
23 May 2024

Article published online:
27 June 2024

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