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10-05-2023 | Mastectomy | Original Article

Effect of an External Prosthesis, Immediate Breast Reconstruction, and Body Shape Training on Body Posture, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer with Unilateral Mastectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Lin Tao, Ting Zhong, Jieying Lv, Hongmei Xie, Xiaoxia Zhang, Lan Fu

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

The weight of the breasts affects women’s center of gravity; thus, the loss of a unilateral breast directly causes a change in body posture when a patient undergoes unilateral modified radical mastectomy. This study examined the effects of an external prosthesis (EP), immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), and body shape training (BST) on body posture, body image, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer with unilateral mastectomy through an 18-month follow-up. Of 810 individuals screened for eligibility, 722 were enrolled and randomly assigned into three comparison groups (EP [n = 157] vs. IBR [n = 157]; EP [n = 143] vs. BST [n = 143]; IBR [n = 61] vs. BST [n = 61]). IBR was superior to EP and BST, with the smallest trend of changes in body posture, the least body image distress, and a higher quality of life. EP was superior to BST, with the smallest trend of changes in body posture, the least body image distress, and a higher quality of life. IBR can effectively maintain body posture and improve body image, thereby reducing body image distress and improving quality of life. It is the best choice for breast cancer patients with unilateral mastectomy.

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Title: Effect of an External Prosthesis, Immediate Breast Reconstruction, and Body Shape Training on Body Posture, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer with Unilateral Mastectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lin Tao
Ting Zhong
Jieying Lv
Hongmei Xie
Xiaoxia Zhang
Lan Fu
Publication date: 10-05-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Mastectomy
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-023-03778-0

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