Surgery
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Rates of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) have been increasing nationally. The goal of this study was to evaluate recent trends in rates of CPM and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). ⋯ Over recent years, rates of bilateral mastectomy have remained high. The use of IBR increased substantially for women undergoing therapeutic mastectomy and women undergoing IBR were significantly more likely to opt for bilateral mastectomy. The availability of IBR may influence patients' decisions to pursue bilateral mastectomy.