For many women, breast reconstruction is an essential component of the breast cancer care
continuum after mastectomy. Despite postmastectomy breast reconstruction now being a …

Background Plastic surgeons are not as diverse as expected in relation to the increasingly
diverse patient and medical student population. The authors assess the state of diversity in 8 …

Background Many factors affect access to immediate breast reconstruction (IR) after
mastectomy. The present study was performed to assess trends, outcomes, and predictors of …

Background The lack of underrepresented in medicine (UIM) physicians in academic plastic
surgery is emerging as a critical issue. Lack of diversity has a negative effect on patient care …

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate national trends in utilization, resource use, and
predictors of immediate breast reconstruction (IR) after mastectomy. Methods The 2005 …

Background Rates of postmastectomy breast reconstruction have been shown to vary by
racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors. In this study, we evaluated disparities across …

Background: Breast reconstruction (BR) following mastectomy is a well-established
beneficial medical intervention for patient physical and psychological well-being. Previous …

Background: Insurance coverage of postmastectomy breast reconstruction is mandated in
America, regardless of reconstructive modality. Despite enhanced patient-reported …

Background: Racial disparities are evident in multiple aspects of the perioperative care of
breast cancer patients, but data examining whether such differences translate to clinical and …

Background Patients with breast cancer living in rural areas are less likely to undergo breast
reconstruction. Further, given the additional training and resources required for autologous …