The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Rate of Postmastectomy Immediate Breast Reconstruction in an Integrated Healthcare Model

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze how race and ethnicity influence the rate of immediate breast reconstruction following mastectomy.
• Retrospective cohort study design
• Analyzed data from an integrated healthcare model
• Examined variables such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic characteristics, and social support
• Identified significant variations in breast reconstruction rates based on race and ethnicity
• Indicated that socioeconomic factors and patient preferences also play a role in reconstruction acceptance