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BVN, Breast Cancer, breast cancer
BREAST CANCER, BREAST CANCER
Three evaluating groups were assigned to score images presented to them in the MUMC+, comprising a total of 30 evaluators. One group consisted of ten plastic surgeons experienced in IBR and FFR or pedicle flap reconstruction for breast reconstruction, yet not involved with the BREAST trial, meaning they had no prior experience with AFT for total breast reconstruction in post-mastectomy patients. These reconstructive surgeons in the region were invited by mail to participate in this study. The second group comprised ten breast cancer patients, regardless of what treatment they received in the past. These breast cancer patients were invited by the Dutch Breast Cancer Association (BVN). One exclusion criterion was if they participated in the BREAST trial. The last group consisted of ten laymen. These were randomly chosen colleagues of other departments and neighbors of J.W and A.K who had no prior experience with breast cancer or breast reconstruction.