In an inquest concerning the death of patient Christine Baker, jailed surgeon Ian Paterson asserted he removed all breast tissue during her initial mastectomy. Baker, who died in 2015 after cancer recurrence, underwent two surgeries by Paterson. The inquiry focuses on the controversial ‘cleavage-sparing’ technique and whether residual tissue contributed to her cancer’s return. Paterson, currently serving a 20-year sentence for wounding, maintained that the weight of tissue removed was appropriate for the procedure. The inquest is one of many examining the outcomes of Paterson’s surgeries.