Envelope mastectomy and immediate reconstruction (EMIR), improving outcome without oncological compromise.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the long term oncological safety and aesthetic acceptability of envelope mastectomy and immediate reconstruction (EMIR).


METHODS
A retrospective review of 71 cases was carried out. Oncological assessment was by clinical examination, mammography, ultrasound, and, where indicated, MRI scan. Aesthetic assessment was based on detailed clinical examination as well as subjective self-assessment of the outcome.


RESULTS
During follow-up (mean 48 months), there were three local recurrences, only one involving the nipple-areolar complex. The mean aesthetic score was 0.75 (out of 1), representing a good aesthetic outcome and patient satisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
Nipple-areolar complex preservation is a safe option and EMIR produced a good aesthetic outcome, which is oncologically safe. Furthermore, it does not preclude post-operative radiotherapy.
Mosahebi
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St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7ET, UK.
Ramakrishnan
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Gittos
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Collier
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DS
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome