The COSMAM TRIAL a prospective cohort study of quality of life and cosmetic outcome in patients undergoing breast conserving surgery

The COSMAM TRIAL a prospective cohort study of quality of life and cosmetic outcome in patients undergoing breast conserving surgery

Abstract Background Cosmetic result in breast cancer surgery is gaining increased interest. Currently, some 30–40% of the patients treated with breast conserving surgery (BCS) are dissatisfied with their final cosmetic result. In order to prevent disturbing breast deformity oncoplastic surgical tech...

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Main Authors: Coriene J. L. M. Catsman, Martinus A. Beek, Adri C. Voogd, Paul G. H. Mulder, Ernest J. T. Luiten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Breast conserving surgery
Oncoplastic surgery
Breast cancer
Quality of life
Cosmetic result
Patient reported outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4368-8

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