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A retrospective investigation of women’s experience with breast reconstruction after mastectomy

A diagnosis of breast cancer is often accompanied by the fear of loss of previous body image and attractiveness. Hence, many patients opt for reconstructive surgery. This study evaluated the effects of different types of reconstructive surgery after mastectomy on the functional and psychological adj...

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Hauptverfasser: Ditsch, Nina (VerfasserIn) , Bauerfeind, Ingo (VerfasserIn) , Vodermaier, Andrea (VerfasserIn) , Tripp, Christina (VerfasserIn) , Löhrs, Bettina (VerfasserIn) , Toth, Bettina (VerfasserIn) , Himsl, Isabelle (VerfasserIn) , Graeser, Monika (VerfasserIn) , Harbeck, Nadia (VerfasserIn) , Lenhard, Miriam (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2013
In: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
Year: 2012, Jahrgang: 287, Heft: 3, Pages: 555-561
ISSN:1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-012-2590-1
Online-Zugang:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2590-1
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Verfasserangaben:Nina Ditsch, Ingo Bauerfeind, Andrea Vodermaier, Christina Tripp, Bettina Löhrs, Bettina Toth, Isabelle Himsl, Monika Graeser, Nadia Harbeck, Miriam Lenhard
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Zusammenfassung:A diagnosis of breast cancer is often accompanied by the fear of loss of previous body image and attractiveness. Hence, many patients opt for reconstructive surgery. This study evaluated the effects of different types of reconstructive surgery after mastectomy on the functional and psychological adjustment of patients.
Beschreibung: Published online: 23 October 2012
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Beschreibung:Online Resource
ISSN:1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-012-2590-1

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