Outcomes of breast reconstruction in older women: patterns of uptake and clinical outcomes in a large metropolitan practice.

Daniel D Oh Kathy L FlitcroftMeagan E BrennanKylie L SnookAndrew J Spillane

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2019)

Post-mastectomy BR in elderly patients has a clinical complication profile similar to NBR patients. This audit found no clinical-based reasons to not offer oncologically suitable and clinically fit elderly women the option of BR.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
healthcare
prognostic factors
middle aged
patient reported outcomes
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome