A Meta-analysis of Clinical, Patient-Reported Outcomes and Cost of DIEP versus Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 2019

This analysis compares reconstructive approaches after mastectomy, focusing on cost considerations, patient-reported outcomes, and the challenges clinicians face when evidence across studies is inconsistent or limited.

“DIEP reconstruction maybe more cost-effective and yield superior [patient-reported outcomes]. However, poor-quality, bias-ridden studies limit the findings. Adequate reporting of core outcome measures is required to minimize reporting bias and facilitate evidence synthesis.”

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