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Lauren M Mioton BS
Lauren M Mioton BS
Tanzania
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Research Article
Underweight BMI Values and their Influence on Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction 30-Day Outcomes
Author(s): Jon P Ver Halen MD, Lauren M Mioton BS and John YS Kim MDJon P Ver Halen MD, Lauren M Mioton BS and John YS Kim MD
Background: Risk factors for breast reconstruction have been widely studied. However, the impact of underweight BMI values on outcomes has not yet been examined. Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database was retrospectively reviewed for all patients who underwent prosthetic breast reconstruction between 2006 and 2011. Underweight (BMI<18.5) and normal weight (reference, BMI 18.5–24.99) patients were included in the final analysis. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine independent predictors of complications. Results: The underweight and normal weight patient cohorts were well-matched. When compared to the normal weight population, underweight patients displayed decreased rates of total complications, surgical complications, and reoperation. On multivariate .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/0974-8369.1000215