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Open Access 25-03-2022 | Breast Asymmetry | Original Article

Body Self-Perception After Breast Reconstruction in Young Female Patients Affected by Poland Syndrome

Authors: Ilaria Baldelli, Monica Zena, Monica Vappiani, Valeria Berrino, Marco Bruzzone, Maria Lucia Mangialardi, Edoardo Raposio

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Cosmetic and social aspects of breast anomalies in Poland syndrome are not negligible. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic timing may have a positive impact on quality of life.

Methods

Females affected by Poland syndrome, who had breast reconstruction between 2014 and 2018, were asked to complete the Body Uneasiness Test and the postoperative Breast-Q. Correlation between scores was evaluated. Correlation between scores was statistically evaluated.

Results

Thirty patients who had completed breast reconstruction at 20.9 ± 6.5 yo fulfilled the questionnaires at the average age of 26.5 ± 8.1 yo. BUT scores were similar to healthy population considering different age groups, with the exception of Compulsive Self-Monitoring subscale for 16–17-year age group. A correlation between Depersonalization and “Thighs” and “Legs” was present. On average, satisfaction with breast resulted 79.1%, satisfaction with surgical outcome was 94.9%, psychosocial well-being was 78.5%, sexual well-being was 75.3%, and relative physical well-being in chest and upper body was 36.9%. Global Uneasiness, Avoidance, Weight Phobia, Body Image Concern and Depersonalization were significantly correlated with lower psychosocial well-being. Avoidance was significantly correlated with lower sexual well-being.

Conclusions

Breast reconstruction in Poland syndrome can help to improve quality of life. However, general body uneasiness can affect satisfaction with the final result.

Level of Evidence IV

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Title: Body Self-Perception After Breast Reconstruction in Young Female Patients Affected by Poland Syndrome
Authors: Ilaria Baldelli
Monica Zena
Monica Vappiani
Valeria Berrino
Marco Bruzzone
Maria Lucia Mangialardi
Edoardo Raposio
Publication date: 25-03-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Breast Asymmetry
Breast Asymmetry
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-022-02859-x

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Springer Medicine

Body Self-Perception After Breast Reconstruction in Young Female Patients Affected by Poland Syndrome

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Level of Evidence IV

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Level of Evidence IV

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