Kahyun Yoon-Flannery1, Lauren M DeStefano2, Lucy M De La Cruz3, Carla S Fisher4, Lisa Y Lin3, Lauren S Coffua5, Rose E Mustafa6, Dahlia M Sataloff3, Julia C Tchou3, Ari D Brooks3. 1. Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Breast Center, Jefferson Health New Jersey, Sewell, New Jersey. 2. Department of Surgery, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania. 3. Division of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 4. Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana. 5. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6. Saint Peter's Breast Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) is considered safe for select patients. Our objective was to examine quality of life (QOL) and satisfaction for NSM compared with skin sparing mastectomy (SSM). We aimed to evaluate these using the BREAST-Q. METHODS: After IRB approval, we analyzed patients who underwent NSM and reconstruction between July 2010-June 2015. NSM patients were matched with those after SSM based on age, race, and body mass index. Telephone interviews were prospectively conducted using the BREAST-Q Mastectomy Postoperative Module. Bivariate analysis and a paired samples t-test were performed. RESULTS: We identified 43 patients meeting our inclusion criteria with a response rate 60% (N = 26). NSM and SSM patients were matched well in age (P = 1.00), race (P = 1.00), and Body Mass Index (P = 0.99). There were no significant differences in stage, estrogen and progesterone status, HER2 expression, reconstruction type and radiation. Mean BREAST-Q scores did not vary between NSM and SSM in regards to satisfaction with breasts (P = 0.604), psychosocial well-being (P = 0.146), physical well-being (P = 0.121), and satisfaction with surgeon (P = 0.170). Sexual well-being was significantly higher in NSM patients (P = 0.011). CONCLUSION: NSM provides patients with favorable results in psychosocial, sexual, and physical well-being and overall satisfaction. Sexual well-being showed significant improvement for NSM.
BACKGROUND: Nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) is considered safe for select patients. Our objective was to examine quality of life (QOL) and satisfaction for NSM compared with skin sparing mastectomy (SSM). We aimed to evaluate these using the BREAST-Q. METHODS: After IRB approval, we analyzed patients who underwent NSM and reconstruction between July 2010-June 2015. NSM patients were matched with those after SSM based on age, race, and body mass index. Telephone interviews were prospectively conducted using the BREAST-Q Mastectomy Postoperative Module. Bivariate analysis and a paired samples t-test were performed. RESULTS: We identified 43 patients meeting our inclusion criteria with a response rate 60% (N = 26). NSM and SSM patients were matched well in age (P = 1.00), race (P = 1.00), and Body Mass Index (P = 0.99). There were no significant differences in stage, estrogen and progesterone status, HER2 expression, reconstruction type and radiation. Mean BREAST-Q scores did not vary between NSM and SSM in regards to satisfaction with breasts (P = 0.604), psychosocial well-being (P = 0.146), physical well-being (P = 0.121), and satisfaction with surgeon (P = 0.170). Sexual well-being was significantly higher in NSM patients (P = 0.011). CONCLUSION: NSM provides patients with favorable results in psychosocial, sexual, and physical well-being and overall satisfaction. Sexual well-being showed significant improvement for NSM.
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