Results of an pre-planned interim analysis of a national multicenter Patient Reported Outcome Study (PRO-Bra) in breast reconstruction with titaniferously coated polypropylene mes…
S Paepke, E Klein, M Kiechle, C Ankel, A Faridi, C Schumacher, A Meiré, JU Blohmer, C Mau, M Untch, R Ohlinger, HJ Strittmatter, M Thill · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2016 · Heft 10
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Introduction: Implant based, mesh-supported reconstructive breast surgery is routinely performed with the titanized polypropylene mesh TiLoop®Bra. The BreastQ [Pusic AL; 2006] is the most valid and reliable measurement of quality of life aspects used in clinical routine. Material and method: Because PRO is the most relevant factor reflecting the overall satisfaction from a patient perspective a prospective single arm non-randomized surveillance study with BreastQ-scales as primary endpoint was conducted (2013). A pre-planned analysis of the first 60 pts. with completion after 6 months (secondary endpoint) was do…
