Personality traits and decision on breast reconstruction in women after mastectomy
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Surgery - Year 2016, Vol 88, Issue 4
Abstract
The aim of the study was evaluation of the correlation between selected personality traits in women after mastectomy and their decision on breast reconstruction.
Authors and Affiliations
Halina Miśkiewicz, Bogusław Antoszewski, Aleksanda Iljin
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