Appearance is a part of a complex system whose components interact in multidimensional
ways and follow general, local and circular rules with non-linear logic. App-Pain consists of …

Introduction The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a better quality of life with
one of the two techniques and if the results are in line with those already present in the …

Introduction This study aims to analyze whether there is any patient-or treatment-related
factor that can influence patients' body perception after mastectomy and autologous or …

Breast cancer management is important for both oncologists and plastic surgeons. We can
observe a considerable progress in knowledge and treatment modalities in this type of …

Background: Breast reconstruction has become a standard of care in patients undergoing
mastectomy, greatly improving their quality of life. An increasing number of patients-reported …

The overall care of patients with breast cancer is a major public health issue. Breast
reconstruction is a part of it, and could be modulated by factors related to their personal life …

Breast Cancer (BC) treatment leads to mutilation and destruction of breast shape with
negative effects on body image and self-esteem. One of the main goals of reconstructive and …

METHODS: Patients undergoing mastectomy with implant-based or deep inferior epigastric
perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction were identified and prospectively followed at pre-and …

Background: breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and its treatment includes
various surgeries. Breast-Q is a new patient-reported outcome instrument for breast surgery …

Background: The demand for reconstructive breast procedures of various types has
accelerated in recent years. Coupled with increased patient expectations, it has fostered the …