Data dictionary: Breast Implants - DBIR

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This is a summary of the variables available in the database. You can download the complete data dictionary. Click here to learn more.

Patient Identification

• Hospital
• Local patient identification number
• Unique patient number, clinic

Patient Demographics

• Date of birth
• Sex

Cosmetic Surgery Information

• First bilateral cosmetic augmentation? If you select “yes”, some answers will be prefilled. Please check carefully if these answers apply to your patient and complete remaining questions.
• Is this a first cosmetic augmentation where a new implant is inserted bilaterally?
• Side of operation
• Operation date
• Indication of surgery
• Previous radiotherapy
• First implant surgery of this breast

Medical and Surgical Details

• What is the ASA classification before operation
• Nicotine abuse
• Height in centimeters
• Weight in kilograms
• BMI
• Intervention
• Replacement of device with autologous tissue

Implant Information

• Incision site
• Plane (of re-insertion)
• Capsulectomy
• Manufacturer ADM
• Manufacturer MESH
• Mastopexy
• Autologous flap cover
• Fat grafting
• Preoperative antibiotics
• Postoperative antibiotics
• Rinse of the pocket
• Rinse of the pocket type
• Sleeve/funnel
• Nipple guards
• Glove change for insertion
• Drains
• Planned replacement of TE with permanent implant
• Planned replacement of TE for autologous reconstruction

Postoperative Complications

• Problem at contralateral side (no complications on this side)
• Deep wound infections
• Skin necrosis or dehiscence
• Seroma
• Hematoma
• Autologous flap problem (e.g., LD)
• Skin scarring problems
• Capsular contracture
• Capsular contracture grade
• Breast pain
• Patient dissatisfied with volume
• Asymmetry
• Newly diagnosed breast cancer
• Suspicion of BIA-ALCL
• PA confirmed BIA-ALCL
• Patient's request without health complaints
• Suspicion of breast implant-associated illness (previously ASIA)
• Device rupture or Device deflation
• Silicone extravasation
• Silicone extravasation type
• Device Malposition
• Recall
• Other (describe)
• Seroma/Hematoma

Device Details

• Is the device inserted or removed?
• Is the current device already registered by this hospital in the DBIR?
• Insertion type
• Year of implantation (yyyy)
• Medical records or device passport
• Identifiable markers on implant
• Reference No
• Manufacturer
• Device type
• Texture
• Coating
• Fill
• Shape
• (Maximum) weight/volume of implant (cc or gr)
• Manufacturer supports barcode
• Using GS1 barcode scanner?
• GS1 barcode. Code starts with (01)
• Barcode Processing Status
• GTIN (= global trade item number)
• Expiry Date (YYMMDD)
• Lot Number
• Serial Number

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Information

• Was there (clinical) suspicion of or a test performed for a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the period before admission up until 30 days after admission?
• Date of admission or, if not available, date of treatment
• Has the patient been tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection using a chest CT, RT-PCR or another specific lab test?
• On what date was the first suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection? [ICD-10: U07.2 date]
• If unknown: Was this before treatment or during / after treatment?
• On what date was the first specific test performed for SARS-CoV-2 infection? [ICD-10: U07.1 or U07.2 date]
• If unknown: Was this before treatment or during / after treatment?
• On what date was the first positive lab test on SARS-CoV-2? [ICD-10: U07.1 date]
• If unknown: Was this before treatment or during / after treatment?
• Date and time of admission to ICU
• Date and time of discharge from ICU
• Destination after discharge from ICU
• What was the final status regarding SARS-CoV-2?