Persistent Pain After Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Persistent Pain After Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

A cross sectional study to determine the prevalence of persistent pain after reconstructive surgery after mastectomy for breast cancer, with a comparative analysis of a cohort treated with mastectomy without reconstruction.

The aim of the study is to determine if reconstruction of the breast after mastectomy increases the risk of reporting persistent pain 2-3 years after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with unilateral primary breast cancer aged 18-70 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• recurrent cancer
• other malignancy
• emigration
• non-standardized treatment