855 / 1674
Cosmetic outcome available for 484 (34%) patients at 5 years
Excellent/good at 5 yr 91% (scored by physician)
Breast infection at any time in 139 pts 10%
open-cavity 12% vs closed-cavity 8%
Fat necrosis seen in 36 pts, 3%
equal in open/closed cavity placement. 50% of fat necrosis occurred later
than 18 months.
Telangiectasias seen in 189 pts, 13%
equal in open/closed cavity placement. More frequent after 24 months.
Seromas seen in 419 pts, 29%,
symptomatic at any time in 194 pts, 13%, seldom after 24 months
Cosmetic outcome MammoSite