Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia

Background:. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) was first reported in 1997. Since then, the number of reported cases has been increasing, and patients’ knowledge and perceptions about this condition are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the public knowledge and p...

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Autores principales:	Mohamed Amir Mrad, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Sawsan A. Alharthi, MBBS, Loujain A. Alyousef, MBBS, Abdullah E. Kattan, MBBS, FRCSC, Qutaiba N.M. Shah Mardan, MBBS
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Publicado:	Wolters Kluwer 2021
Materias:	Surgery RD1-811
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:6978ac2b016446b58b9ad056f31e8cb12021-11-25T07:58:04ZPublic Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia2169-757410.1097/GOX.0000000000003953https://doaj.org/article/6978ac2b016446b58b9ad056f31e8cb12021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttp://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003953https://doaj.org/toc/2169-7574Background:. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) was first reported in 1997. Since then, the number of reported cases has been increasing, and patients’ knowledge and perceptions about this condition are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the public knowledge and perceptions toward BIA-ALCL and its association with cosmetic/reconstructive breast implants in Saudi Arabia. Methods:. In this cross-sectional, online survey–based study, women aged 18–60 years in Saudi Arabia were the target population on social media platforms. Questions included data on demographics, experience of implants, and knowledge and concerns regarding BIA-ALCL. Results:. A total of 543 women participated in this study, with a mean age of 34 years. Only 1.9% had breast implants due to cosmetic or reconstructive reasons, whereas 9.8% expressed their desire of having implants in the future. More than half (57.3%) of the respondents had never heard of BIA-ALCL in comparison with 21.7% who had an established background. After reading the highlights on BIA-ALCL, 60% of the women with breast implants still wanted to keep their implants and 42.5% of the ones who desired breast implants would still aim to have them. Almost all the sample stated that BIA-ALCL should be included in the written consent. Conclusions:. Nearly half of Saudi women have not heard of BIA-ALCL, and report that it is an important part of the surgical consultation and informed consent. Our role as plastic surgeons is to raise the awareness of BIA-ALCL through social media and health care settings to maximize the safety of women with breast implants.Mohamed Amir Mrad, MD, FRCSC, FACSSawsan A. Alharthi, MBBSLoujain A. Alyousef, MBBSAbdullah E. Kattan, MBBS, FRCSCQutaiba N.M. Shah Mardan, MBBSWolters KluwerarticleSurgeryRD1-811ENPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, Vol 9, Iss 11, p e3953 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Surgery RD1-811 Mohamed Amir Mrad, MD, FRCSC, FACS Sawsan A. Alharthi, MBBS Loujain A. Alyousef, MBBS Abdullah E. Kattan, MBBS, FRCSC Qutaiba N.M. Shah Mardan, MBBS Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia
description	Background:. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) was first reported in 1997. Since then, the number of reported cases has been increasing, and patients’ knowledge and perceptions about this condition are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the public knowledge and perceptions toward BIA-ALCL and its association with cosmetic/reconstructive breast implants in Saudi Arabia. Methods:. In this cross-sectional, online survey–based study, women aged 18–60 years in Saudi Arabia were the target population on social media platforms. Questions included data on demographics, experience of implants, and knowledge and concerns regarding BIA-ALCL. Results:. A total of 543 women participated in this study, with a mean age of 34 years. Only 1.9% had breast implants due to cosmetic or reconstructive reasons, whereas 9.8% expressed their desire of having implants in the future. More than half (57.3%) of the respondents had never heard of BIA-ALCL in comparison with 21.7% who had an established background. After reading the highlights on BIA-ALCL, 60% of the women with breast implants still wanted to keep their implants and 42.5% of the ones who desired breast implants would still aim to have them. Almost all the sample stated that BIA-ALCL should be included in the written consent. Conclusions:. Nearly half of Saudi women have not heard of BIA-ALCL, and report that it is an important part of the surgical consultation and informed consent. Our role as plastic surgeons is to raise the awareness of BIA-ALCL through social media and health care settings to maximize the safety of women with breast implants.
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author	Mohamed Amir Mrad, MD, FRCSC, FACS Sawsan A. Alharthi, MBBS Loujain A. Alyousef, MBBS Abdullah E. Kattan, MBBS, FRCSC Qutaiba N.M. Shah Mardan, MBBS
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title	Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia
title_short	Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia
title_full	Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia
title_fullStr	Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia
title_full_unstemmed	Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia
title_sort	public awareness of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma in saudi arabia
publisher	Wolters Kluwer
publishDate	2021
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Public Awareness of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Saudi Arabia

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