New register for breast implants in England

New register for breast implants in England. [video] BBC News, Dec. 2013.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-25540659

A register of all breast implant operations is to be introduced in England in the wake of the PIP scare, the Department of Health has announced.

There will also be a clampdown on cosmetic surgery advertising and new qualifications introduced for surgeons who carry out cosmetic procedures.

Living with double mastectomy

Living with double mastectomy [video]. BBC News, Dec. 2013.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25550734

When the actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had had a preventative double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer, she highlighted the dangers to women around the world.

At the same time, Bobbie Lamden, was preparing for her own surgery.

Graham Satchell went to meet her in September when she went into hospital, three months later Bobbie talks about life since the surgery took place.

Managing necrosis of the nipple-areola complex in breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy

Managing necrosis of the nipple-areola complex in breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy: Immediate nipple-areola complex reconstruction with banked skin. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Jan 2014, Vol. 133(1), p.73e-74e.

Park, S.W., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2014/01000/Managing_Necrosis_of_the_Nipple_Areola_Complex_in.52.aspx

Nipple-sparing mastectomy is perceived to have certain aesthetic benefits that improve the outcomes of breast reconstruction. When the spared nipple or areola is necrotized, however, suboptimal outcomes will follow. Conservative treatment with secondary healing has been the main approach to date when nipple-areola complex necrosis occurs.

Repairing the high-riding nipple with reciprocal transposition flaps

Repairing the high-riding nipple with reciprocal transposition flaps and classification and management of the postoperative high-riding nipple. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Jan 2014, Vol. 133(1), p.57e-58e.

Bovill, E.S., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2014/01000/Repairing_the_High_Riding_Nipple_with_Reciprocal.35.aspx

We read with interest the recent article by Spear et al.describing a useful technique for correction of the postoperative, high-riding nipple, and the subsequent review and classification. We too have found nipple-sparing mastectomy reconstruction with either expanders or single-stage implants to confer an excellent aesthetic outcome in suitable patients. 

Comprehensive analysis of donor-site morbidity in abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction

Comprehensive analysis of donor-site morbidity in abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dec 2013, Vol. 132(6), p.1383-91.

Chang, E.I., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2013/12000/Comprehensive_Analysis_of_Donor_Site_Morbidity_in.1.aspx

This study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of factors that might contribute to abdominal donor-site morbidity after abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction.

Anastrozole for prevention of breast cancer in high-risk postmenopausal women (IBIS-II)

Anastrozole for prevention of breast cancer in high-risk postmenopausal women (IBIS-II): An international, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial.  The lancet, Dec 2013 [early online publication]

Cuzick, J., et al.

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(13)62292-8/fulltext

Aromatase inhibitors effectively prevent breast cancer recurrence and development of new contralateral tumours in postmenopausal women. We assessed the efficacy and safety of the aromatase inhibitor anastrozole for prevention of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of the disease.