Analysis of patient satisfaction and donor site morbidity after different types of breast reconstruction

Background of the study: Since various techniques for breast reconstruction are used, a discussion on various advantages and disadvantages is ongoing. Therefore the aim of our study was to analyze different parameters of patient satisfaction and donor side morbidity after different types of breast reconstructions in our patients. Patients and methods: Since 2000 207 Patients underwent breast reconstruction at our department. In 60/207 patients an immediate breast reconstruction was performed. 130 patients received a reconstruction by latissimus dorsi flap, 41 by TRAM or DIEP-flap, 3 by latissimus dorsi flap and…