Immediate Breast Reconstruction in The Netherlands and the United States: A Proof-of-Concept to Internationally Compare Quality of Care Using Cancer Registry Data

Conclusions: This study provides a first overview of available registry data on breast cancer care in The Netherlands and the United States, and revealed limited data on treatment in the United States. Comparison of treatment patterns of immediate breast reconstruction showed interesting differences. The authors advocate the urgency for an international database with alignment of (treatment) variables to improve quality of breast cancer care for patients across the globe.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast: Original Articles Source Type: research