Essays about: "Immediate breast reconstruction"

Found 2 essays containing the words Immediate breast reconstruction.

1. 1. Immediate breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients2018 at the University Hospital of Örebro

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Emily Gromelsky Ljungcrantz; [2020]
   Keywords : Breast cancer; Mastectomy; Reconstruction; IBR;

   Abstract : Introduction: To save lives, mastectomy is an essential intervention, but it can also causephysical and psychological trauma. An important step in restoring breast cancer patient’squality of life is to offer reconstruction. Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is thealternative that provides highest patient-reported life quality post surgery. READ MORE

3. 2. Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy at Örebro University Hospital

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Linneá Larsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Breast cancer; Immediate breast reconstruction; Mastectomy; Contraindications; Radiotherapy;

   Abstract : Abstract Introduction Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) can be offered to breast cancer patients after mastectomy. A satisfactory breast symmetry has positive effects on psychosocial morbidity, quality of life and body image. The frequency of IBR were in 2017 in Region Örebro County 4%, lower than the national target on 20%. READ MORE