Improving preparedness prior to reconstructive breast surgery via inclusion of 3D images during pre-operative counselling: a qualitative analysis

• Main Authors: Alan D. McCrorie (Author), Aislinn M. Begley (Author), Jingwen J. Chen (Author), Noleen K. McCorry (Author), Glenda Paget (Author), Stuart A. McIntosh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A proportion of women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer choose to undergo breast reconstruction. Evidence suggests that women's preparedness for this surgery is low and that this may contribute to feelings of unmatched expectations and anxiety. There is substantial int...