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Recommendation
Imaging after breast reconstruction – Investigation of new symptoms
In patients who have undergone a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, diagnostic imaging (mammography, ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging) is useful in the evaluation of new symptoms (e.g. lumps, skin changes).
Diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in the evaluation of symptomatic women with a reconstructed breast (e.g., lumps, skin changes
How this guidance was developed
This recommendation was adapted from the CCO 2016 guidelines (Canada). The source recommendation was based on a systematic review of the evidence conducted to 13 May 2014 and was not graded by the source guideline authors. The source recommendation was adapted by making the recommendation gender neutral and more directive by replacing 'may be helpful' with 'is useful'.
Imaging after breast reconstruction – Investigation of new symptoms
Recommendation
In patients who have undergone a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, diagnostic imaging (mammography, ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging) is useful in the evaluation of new symptoms (e.g. lumps, skin changes).
Principles in action
Safe and quality care
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Supportive care
This recommendation was adapted from the CCO 2016 guidelines (Canada). The source recommendation was based on a systematic review of the evidence conducted to 13 May 2014 and was not graded by the source guideline authors. The source recommendation was adapted by making the recommendation gender neutral and more directive by replacing 'may be helpful' with 'is useful'.