ReviewJournal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS2016
The BREAST-Q in surgical research: A review of the literature 2009-2015.
Review in Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03777852 (Emotional Evaluation and Reconstructed Breast Satisfaction After Breast Cancer Treatment), which is not on this map. Cited by 138 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Emotional Evaluation and Reconstructed Breast Satisfaction After Breast Cancer Treatment: Breast Q Questionary
Who cites it
138 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery for women with primary breast cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
- A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures after rhinoplasty.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2017Pooled it
- The potential role of three-dimensional surface imaging as a tool to evaluate aesthetic outcome after Breast Conserving Therapy (BCT).Breast cancer research and treatment · 2017Trial
- Baseline Differences in Patient-Reported Quality of Life Across Breast Cancer Surgical Pathways.Annals of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- The delayed mouth-opening technique: a staged inset strategy to prevent distal necrosis in perioral free flap reconstruction.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Breast Implant Removal and Mastopexy: Indications and Technique-A Single Surgeon Experience.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Corrective Breast Surgery in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Retrospective Patient-Reported Outcome Study Using the BREAST-Q Questionnaire.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Aesthetic Outcomes and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Volume Replacement (Chest Wall Perforator Flaps) versus Volume Displacement: An Observational Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Observational
- Effect of timing on patient-reported outcomes in contralateral symmetrization surgery in autologous breast reconstruction.BJS open · 2026Article
- Conical Implants in Tuberous Breast Correction: Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Canadian French translation of the BREAST-Q Breast Conserving Therapy module.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Article
- Patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction in a high-risk breast cancer population.JPRAS open · 2026Article
- The Polyhedral Matrix Configuration (PMC) Technique: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Geometric Standardization of Acellular Dermal Matrix Wrapping and Operative Efficiency in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Postoperative breast function and quality of life follow-up study in patients with plasma cell mastitis: a 1-year longitudinal analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- BREAST-Q Under the Microscope: A Scoping Review of Reporting Gaps in Breast Surgery.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Review
- "Going Flat" in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy-An Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements of Preliminary 57 Procedures.The breast journal · 2026Article
- Brazilian Portuguese validation of the breast cancer-related modules of the BREAST-Q.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Comparing autologous breast reconstruction in highGland surgery · 2025Article
- Mastectomy Alone or with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Trend, Precipitating Factors, Patients Reported Outcome, and Oncologic Safety Analysis with and without Propensity Score Matching from 3759 Mastectomy Patients.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Improvement in Quality of Life in Transmasculine Individuals After Chest Masculinization Surgery.Delaware journal of public health · 2025Article
78 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
backgroundHealth outcomes research has gained considerable traction over the past decade as the medical community attempts to move beyond traditional outcome measures such as morbidity and mortality. Since its inception in 2009, the BREAST-Q has provided meaningful and reliable information regarding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and patient satisfaction for use in both clinical practice and research. In this study, we review how researchers have used the BREAST-Q and how it has enhanced our understanding and practice of plastic and reconstructive breast surgery.
methodsAn electronic literature review was performed to identify publications that used the BREAST-Q to assess patient outcomes. Studies developing and/or validating the BREAST-Q or an alternate patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), review papers, conference abstracts, discussions, comments and/or responses to previously published papers, studies that modified a version of BREAST-Q, and studies not published in English were excluded.
resultsOur literature review yielded 214 unique articles, 49 of which met our inclusion criteria. Important trends and highlights were further examined. DISCUSSION: The BREAST-Q has provided important insights into breast surgery highlighted by literature concerning autologous reconstruction, implant type, fat grafting, and patient education. The BREAST-Q has increased the use of PROMs in breast surgery and provided numerous important insights in its brief existence. The increased interest in PROMs as well as the underutilized potential of the BREAST-Q should permit its continued use and ability to foster innovations and improve quality of care.
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