A cost-effectiveness analysis of DIEP vs free MS-TRAM flap for microsurgical breast reconstruction.

Marcus G Tan Wanrudee IsaranuwatchaiTanya DeLyzerKate ButlerStefan O P Hofer Anne C O'NeillToni Zhong

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2018)

DIEP flap is the more cost-effective method of autologous breast reconstruction in the long-term compared with free MS-TRAM flap with respect to patient-reported abdominal well-being and overall satisfaction with the outcome.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
patient reported
mass spectrometry
multiple sclerosis
ms ms
bone marrow
cell therapy
mesenchymal stem cells