Wednesday 20 November 2013

Comparing five alternative methods of breast reconstruction

Comparing five different methods of breast reconstruction surgery: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Nov 2013, Vol. 132(5), p.709e-723e.

Grover, R., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2013/11000/Comparing_Five_Alternative_Methods_of_Breast.3.aspx

The purpose of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of five standardized procedures for breast reconstruction to delineate the best reconstructive approach in postmastectomy patients in the settings of nonirradiated and irradiated chest walls.