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  • Title: An audit of outcome including patient satisfaction with immediate breast reconstruction performed by breast surgeons.
    Author: Berry MG, al-Mufti RA, Jenkinson AD, Denton S, Sullivan M, Vaus A, Carpenter R.
    Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl; 1998 May; 80(3):173-7. PubMed ID: 9682638.
    Abstract:
    Reconstruction of the female breast is becoming ever more frequently requested by patients after mastectomy for cancer. One of the least complex techniques is that of local tissue expansion with a permanent prosthesis. We present our experience and the clinical outcomes of the first 100 patients to have undergone surgery in the 4 years since the introduction of this method of breast reconstruction in our unit. A retrospective study was performed with a detailed questionnaire being sent to each patient for subjective assessment of satisfaction. Data were also collected on the rates of clinical infection of the prosthesis and the need for further surgery, including capsulotomy, nipple reconstruction and contralateral procedures. With 84% expressing their satisfaction at the final result, immediate breast reconstruction is both feasible and highly acceptable to the majority of patients.
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