Clinical Relevance of Sensory Nerve Coaptation in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Evaluated Using the BREAST-Q

Conclusions:

This study demonstrated that nerve coaptation in DIEP flap breast reconstruction, specifically in delayed reconstruction, resulted in clinically relevant improved patient-reported outcomes on the physical well-being of the chest domain of the BREAST-Q and that better sensation was perceived. However, the BREAST-Q does not address sensation adequately, and the introduction and validation of new scales is required to confirm the clinical relevance of nerve coaptation reliably.

CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:

Therapeutic, III.

Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 29, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast: Original Articles Source Type: research