Exploring Factors Associated with Implant Removal Satisfaction in Breast Implant Illness Patients: A PRO BREAST-Q Study
Bascone C, McGraw J, Couto J, Sulkar R, Broach R, Butler P, Kovach S. Exploring Factors Associated with Implant Removal Satisfaction in Breast Implant Illness Patients: A PRO BREAST-Q Study. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: e5273. PMID: 37753329, PMCID: PMC10519512, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast implant illnessImplant removalCapsular contractureResidual symptomsPsychiatric illnessSatisfaction scoresPatient-reported symptomsOverall patient satisfactionPatient-associated factorsMultivariable logistic regressionBreast implant removalImplant removal proceduresAcademic medical centerChest discomfortMuscle painSymptomatic improvementRetrospective reviewPreoperative counselingIllness patientsPatient satisfactionMedical CenterImplant ruptureSelf payPatientsResponse rate