Regional variation in use of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer in England

R. Jeevan (1) , D.A. Cromwell (1, 2) , J.P. Browne (2, 3) , M. Trivella (1, 2) , J. Pereira (4) , C.M. Caddy (5) , C. Sheppard (6) , J.H.P. van Der Meulen (1, 2)

1 The Royal College of Surgeons of England
2 Department of Public Health & Policy
3 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
4 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
5 Northern General Hospital
6 Queen Alexandra Hospital

English national guidelines recommend that breast reconstruction is made available to women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy. We examined the use of immediate reconstruction (IR) across English Cancer Networks, who are responsible for the regional organisation of cancer services and ensuring equitable access to treatment.

Mots clés: Breast Neoplasms; Mastectomy; Mammaplasty; England

R. Jeevan, D.A. Cromwell, J.P. Browne, M. Trivella, J. Pereira, et al.. Regional variation in use of immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer in England. EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2010, 36 (8), pp.750. ⟨10.1016/j.ejso.2010.06.008⟩. ⟨hal-00608927⟩