Publications by authors named "Armin Assareh"
Article Synopsis
- The study followed up on irradiated breast cancer patients who had undergone reconstruction using DIEP and LD flaps over a period of 12 years, assessing 67% of the original participants.
- Patient-reported outcomes and aesthetic evaluations were measured, showing no significant differences between the two reconstruction methods in satisfaction, but highlighting that DIEP patients valued breast aesthetics more highly.
- The findings indicated a shift in patient preference from LD to DIEP flaps over time, emphasizing the relevance of long-term studies in understanding satisfaction and outcomes in breast reconstruction.
Background: The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is a commonly used method for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. In this study, we present a long-term follow-up and effects of refining surgery on patient satisfaction and quality of life after breast reconstruction with the extended LD flap, using the BREAST-Q questionnaire.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the patient-reported long-term results after breast reconstruction with the extended LD myocutaneous flap.