Abstract

Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is an integral part of modern breast cancer treatment. Our aim was to investigate patient experience with implant loss after IBR by using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). We conducted semi-structured interviews with eight informants. We analyzed data according to the IPA flexible seven-stage process and four main themes were developed: immediate breast reconstruction as the indisputable choice, a difficult experience, an altered body: redefining normality, and trying to cope. The experience of implant loss appears to affect women for many years and might overshadow some of the benefits of IBR.

摘要

立即乳房重建 (IBR) 是现代乳腺癌治疗的一个组成部分。我们的目的是通过解释现象学分析 (IPA) 调查 IBR 后种植体丢失的患者体验。我们对八名线人进行了半结构化访谈。我们根据 IPA 灵活的七阶段流程分析了数据，并开发了四个主题：立即乳房重建作为无可争议的选择、艰难的经历、改变的身体：重新定义常态和努力应对。植入物脱落的经历似乎会影响女性多年，并且可能会掩盖 IBR 的一些好处。