Overuse of Preoperative Mammography in Breast Reduction Surgery: Identifying Low-Value Care
Despite improvements since 2014, preoperative mammography remains overused in women under 40 undergoing breast reduction, exposing patients to low-value care and potential harm. Targeted deimplementation strategies are needed to align practice with evidence-based guidelines.
Authors
- Yao Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9670-8342)
- Erika D. Sears (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2124-2274)
- Chung Kevin
- Gordon C. Wong
- Lu Wang
Institutions
- University of Michigan (US)
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012782
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00