Previous quality of life studies have suggested that long term satisfaction with breast reconstruction may be affected by postoperative complications. Complication frequencies, especially the risk for implant loss, is considerably higher in immediate than in delayed breast reconstruction. Knowledge about how implant loss affects the patient's experience of her breast reconstruction can guide us in the choice between immediate and delayed breast reconstruction in high risk patients and help us better prepare the patients for possible complications. This study will investigate patients' experiences with losing an implant in connection with immediate breast reconstruction.
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Experiences and psychological effects of implant loss after immediate breast reconstruction
Timeframe: 10 years
Effect on quality of life of implant loss: scale
Timeframe: 10 years
Effect on body image of implant loss
Timeframe: 10 years
Effect on depression and anxiety of implant loss
Timeframe: 10 years
Coping strategies
Timeframe: 10 years
Coping strategies
Timeframe: 10 years