title: Breast reconstruction: a quality measure for breast cancer care?
abstract: Parallel to its life-threatening nature, breast cancer can affect physical integrity, having a psychosocial impact on patients. Determining the optimal proportion of patients who should undergo breast reconstruction after cancer surgery represents a complex task. What seems to be unquestionable is that the ability to offer reconstruction and a wide range of surgical options plays an important role in current breast cancer management. The multidisciplinary approach is a paramount aspect not only for a successful oncologic treatment, but also for improving patient quality of life.
authors: Breast Unit, Humanitas Cancer Center, Milan, Italy.
authors: C A
authors: CA
authors: Garcia-Etienne
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Forcellini
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Sagona
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Caviggioli
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Barbieri
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Cornegliani
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Giannasi
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Tinterri
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life