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Custom-made nipple prosthesis: a long-term satisfaction survey.
J Cancer Res Ther ; 2005 Apr-Jun; 1(2): 111-3
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-111433
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Nipple-areola reconstruction or prosthesis completes the process of breast reconstruction. Although custom made nipple prosthesis (CNP) have been used for almost 10 years, little follow-up data on patient satisfaction is available. We assessed long-term patient satisfaction with CNP. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

All patients undergoing CNP from 2000 to 2001 were sent anonymous postal questionnaires. Perceived benefit and satisfaction with size, colour, and projection, were assessed using a modified Likart scale (1 not satisfied, 5 very satisfied). Results are expressed as median and interquartile range (IQR).

RESULTS:

Of 52 patients who had CNP, 29 responded to the questionnaire (56% response rate), median age (IQR) 56.1 years (52-61). The median time since CNP was 2 years (0.6-3), 67% felt they had benefited from the prosthesis and 39% wore their CNP regularly. Most patients were highly satisfied with CNP size, colour and projection, median score 5 (4-5) for each variable. Patients with CNP Patients with CNP < 3 years were more likely to be satisfied with CNP than those with CNP for = 3 years, 60% vs 18%, p = 0.04. Patients who were satisfied with their CNP (median age 52.9 years, IQR 45.3-59.2 years), were younger than patients not satisfied with their CNP (median age 59 years, IQR 54.7-62 years), p = 0.031, Z = -2.16. Three patients had subsequent nipple reconstruction, a further 7 (24%) wanted nipple reconstruction. All respondents thought CNP should be offered at the time of initial surgery.

CONCLUSIONS:

Most patients are highly satisfied with CNP, with highest satisfaction in the first 3 years after CNP. CNP should be offered at the time of initial surgery.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Female / Humans / Patient Satisfaction / Mammaplasty / Middle Aged / Nipples Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: J Cancer Res Ther Journal subject: Neoplasms / Therapeutics Year: 2005 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Female / Humans / Patient Satisfaction / Mammaplasty / Middle Aged / Nipples Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: J Cancer Res Ther Journal subject: Neoplasms / Therapeutics Year: 2005 Type: Article