What were Ian Paterson's breast surgery claims at the inquest?

Ian Paterson claimed the breast surgery performed on Marie Pinfield in 2006 was a "bespoke oncoplastic modification" and not a standard mastectomy, stating a flat chest was never the intended outcome.

What did Marie Pinfield want following her breast surgeries?

Marie Pinfield repeatedly expressed her desire for a completely flat chest after both mastectomy procedures performed by Ian Paterson in 2006.

What is the current status of the Ian Paterson inquests?

Inquests are ongoing to determine if the treatment and care provided by Ian Paterson caused the deaths of 68 women, including Marie Pinfield.

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Patient's Flat Chest Wish Ignored, Inquest Hears

22 Apr

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Summary

Mastectomy surgery was not the planned procedure.
Patient repeatedly expressed desire for a completely flat chest.
Consent form details were disputed by the surgeon at the inquest.

Patient's Flat Chest Wish Ignored, Inquest Hears

An inquest has revealed that breast surgery conducted by disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson on patient Marie Pinfield in 2006 was not a standard mastectomy, contrary to records. Pinfield, who died in 2008, had reportedly told Paterson she wanted a completely flat chest after both operations, but was unhappy with the results.

Paterson, currently serving a 20-year sentence for botched operations, testified that the procedure was a 'bespoke oncoplastic modification' and never intended to result in a flat chest. However, letters presented at the inquest suggested Paterson acknowledged Pinfield's unhappiness with her post-surgery appearance.