Table 3 Patient satisfaction and quality of life evaluated using the modified KNUH University Hospital Breast-Q at 12 months postoperatively
Very satisfied | Subpectoral (n = 29) | Prepectoral (n = 34) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Overall, are you satisfied with your breast reconstruction? | 5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.125 |
2. Are you satisfied with breast symmetry achieved after reconstruction? | 5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 0.482 |
3. Are you satisfied with the size of your breast after reconstruction? | 5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 0.247 |
4. Are you satisfied with the shape of your breast after reconstruction? | 5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 0.542 |
5. Are you satisfied with how your breasts feel after reconstruction? | 5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 0.127 |
6. Are you satisfied with the level of pain you had to endure after reconstruction? | 5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 0.424 |
7. Are you satisfied with the scar resulted after breast reconstruction? | 5 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 0.542 |
8. Have you experienced a loss of confidence or self-esteem after breast reconstruction? | 5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 0.984 |
9. Are you satisfied with your sexual attractiveness after breast reconstruction? | 5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 0.654 |
Total | 55 | 44.8 | 45.2 | 0.214 |