Occurrence of contralateral breast cancer in a BRCA-positive breast cancer patient who underwent free TRAM flap reconstruction: a case report [PDF]
This report presents a case of contralateral breast cancer in a BRCA mutation-positive patient who had previously undergone delayed free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction for unilateral breast cancer.
Nonhyun Ha+3 more
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Timing between Breast Reconstruction and Oncologic Mastectomy—One Center Experience
Background and objectives: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The immunohistochemical profile, but also the stage of the tumor determines the therapeutic management, which varies from conservative surgery to mastectomy associated with ...
Adelaida Avino+4 more
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Convex optimization problem prototyping for image reconstruction in computed tomography with the Chambolle-Pock algorithm [PDF]
The primal-dual optimization algorithm developed in Chambolle and Pock (CP), 2011 is applied to various convex optimization problems of interest in computed tomography (CT) image reconstruction. This algorithm allows for rapid prototyping of optimization
Barrett H H+23 more
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Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy [PDF]
Results of our analysis show as that breast reconstruction become a standard part of the care of female patients with breast cancer. We will analyse the factors that are important for the primary or secondary breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and ...
Milomir Ninković+3 more
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Trends in immediate postmastectomy breast reconstruction in the United Kingdom [PDF]
The study aimed to evaluate local and national trends in immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) using the national English administrative records, Hospital Episode Statistics.
Athanasiou, Thanos+9 more
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Trends in breast reconstruction: Implications for the National Health Insurance Service
Background Breast reconstruction has become more common as mastectomy has become more frequent. In Korea, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) began covering breast reconstruction in April 2015.
Ki Yong Hong+3 more
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Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Breast Reconstruction
Background: Surgeons employ the latissimus dorsi flap (LDF) for reconstruction of a large variety of breast cancer surgery defects, including quadrantectomy, lumpectomy, modified radical mastectomy, and others. The LDF may be used in delayed or immediate
R. Sood+3 more
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The Influence of Patient Exposure to Breast Reconstruction Approaches and Education on Patient Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment. [PDF]
BackgroundThe landscape of surgical and medical management and patient choices for breast cancer treatment changes as breast reconstruction and oncoplastic approaches improve and diversify.
Blair, Sarah L+4 more
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Sexuality, depression and body image after breast reconstruction
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of breast reconstruction after mastectomy on sexual function, body image, and depression. METHODS This cross-sectional, comparative, controlled study was conducted with 90 women between 18 and 65 years of age who had ...
S. Archangelo+4 more
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Satisfaction and quality of life in women who undergo breast surgery: a qualitative study to develop conceptual model [PDF]
Background: In cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, measurement of patient-reported outcomes has become increasingly important to research efforts and clinical care.
Cano, SJ+4 more
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