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Outcomes of patients in rural communities undergoing autologous breast reconstruction: A comparison of cost and patient demographics with implications for rural health policy.

Allan A WeidmanErin J KimLauren ValentineJose FoppianiAngelica Hernandez AlvarezValeria P BustosBernard T LeeSamuel J Lin
Published in: Microsurgery (2023)
Patients living in rural areas face disparities in health care, including lower odds of being potentially offered gold-standard breast reconstruction treatments. Increased microsurgical option availability and patient education in rural areas may help alleviate current disparities in breast reconstruction.
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