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ArticleJPRAS open2026

Patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction in a high-risk breast cancer population.

Juliënne A Berben, Esther M Heuts, Andrzej A Piatkowski de Grzymala, Renée M Miseré, Encarnacion B Gómez García, Sander M J van Kuijk, Hebon, René R W J van der Hulst

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Juliënne A BerbenDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Esther M HeutsDepartment of General Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Andrzej A Piatkowski de GrzymalaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Renée M MiseréDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Encarnacion B Gómez GarcíaDepartment of Clinical Genetics, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Sander M J van KuijkDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
HebonNetherlands Cancer Institute, The Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Group Netherlands (HEBON), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
René R W J van der HulstDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

Background: Women with an elevated risk for breast cancer due to a Method: Women who underwent breast reconstruction were invited to complete several online questionnaires including the BREAST-Q, SF-36, general questions on their health and DNA test results, and the course of diagnosis and treatment. In the analyses two groups were compared: patients with breast reconstruction after risk-reducing mastectomy (BRaRRM) and patients with breast reconstruction after breast cancer (BRaBC). Results: About 935 participants completed all questionnaires of whom 535 underwent breast reconstruction and were included in this analysis. There was no difference between BREAST-Q "satisfaction with outcome" scales between the BRaRRM and BRaBC groups (60.9 vs 60.9). According to our multivariable linear regression analysis, higher age had a positive association with satisfaction with outcome, and both secondary and implant-based reconstruction were negatively associated with satisfaction with outcome ( Conclusion: RRM combined with breast reconstruction is a good option for women with high risk of breast cancer. No difference in the BREAST-Q satisfaction with outcome scale was observed between both groups. Age, type, and timing of reconstruction should be considered when deciding on RRM.

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BRCA-1/2 Breast reconstructionBreast cancerGenetic predispositionProphylactic mastectomyQuality of lifeRisk reducing mastectomy

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