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Exceptional and Durable Responses to TDM-1 After Trastuzumab Failure for Breast Cancer Skin Metastases: Potential Implications of an Immunological Sanctuary [PDF]
Breast Cancer (BC) skin metastases represent a challenging clinical scenario. Although they usually arise when other distant metastases are already present, they may also represent a form of locoregional recurrence (LRR). Systemic therapy in this setting
Dieci, Maria V +8 more
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Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs. [PDF]
Background Lymphoedema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage mechanisms. Management involves decongesting the reduced lymphatic pathways in order to reduce the size of the limb.
Ahmed +30 more
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Impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions 6 and 12 months after breast cancer operation [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To describe the impairments of upper body and limbs, activity limitations and participation restrictions 6 and 12 months after operation for breast cancer and to examine the impact of impairments on activity limitations.
Kärki, Anne +3 more
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Clinical Data Related to Breast Reconstruction; Looking Back on the 21th Century and Forward to the Next Steps [PDF]
Breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery represents a positive step in restoring a women’s idea of self by reestablishing her feminine features and confidence, thus improving essential aesthetic and emotional aspects. Regarded as the cornerstone
Cristina, Filip Iulia +3 more
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Stewart-Treves syndrome is an angiosarcoma that occurs because of chronic lymphedema, which in most cases is a complication after mastectomy with axillary node dissection and postoperative radiation. Prognosis for this rare tumor is poor.
Arzu Taşdemir +3 more
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Incidence of surgical site infection following mastectomy with and without immediate reconstruction using private insurer claims data [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The National Healthcare Safety Network classifies breast operations as clean procedures with an expected 1–2% surgical site infection (SSI) incidence.
Ball, Kelly E +7 more
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Abebayehu Zemedkun, Belete Destaw, Mesay Milkias Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Abebayehu ZemedkunDepartment of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine and Health Science,
Zemedkun A, Destaw B, Milkias M
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Background and Aims: Regional analgesia may play a role in pain management during breast surgery. Ultrasound approach to paravertebral block may be challenging.
Moustafa A Moustafa +3 more
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Modified Radical Mastectomy [PDF]
This chapter discusses technical aspects of modified radical mastectomy including instrumentation and equipment, patient positioning, incision, anterior chest wall and axillary dissection, hemostasis, irrigation and drainage, and wound dressing. The authors also offer pearls and pitfalls.
Steven Perrins +2 more
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Rehabilitation of patients undergoing radical mastectomy
Rehabilitation of patients undergoing radical ...
V. P. Letyagin, I. V. Vysotskaya
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