Factors Influencing The Use of Breast Reconstruction Postmastectomy: A National Cancer Database Study

Monica Morrow; Shirley K Scott; Herman R. Menck; Thomas A. Mustoe; David P. Winchester

doi:10.1016/s1072-7515(00)00747-x

Abstract

Breast reconstruction is an underused option in breast cancer management. Predictors of the use of reconstruction do not reflect contraindications to the procedure, and indicate the need for both physician and patient education.

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MedicineBreast reconstructionBreast cancerOdds ratioMastectomyCancerMammaplastyDuctal carcinomaUnivariate analysisMultivariate analysisOncologyInternal medicineSurgeryGynecology

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Year: 2001
Type: article
Volume: 192
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-8
Citations: 232
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                                    Monica Morrow, 
                                
                                    Shirley K Scott, 
                                
                                    Herman R. Menck
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2001). 
                            Factors Influencing The Use of Breast Reconstruction Postmastectomy: A National Cancer Database Study. 
                            Journal of the American College of Surgeons
                            , 192
                            (1)
                            , 1-8.
                            https://doi.org/10.1016/s1072-7515(00)00747-x
                        

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DOI: 10.1016/s1072-7515(00)00747-x