Oncological Outcomes of Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy in an Unselected Population Evaluated in a Single Center [PDF]
Objective Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) has been traditionally used in selected cases with tumor-to-nipple distance > 2 cm and negative frozen section of the base of the nipple. Recommending NSM in unselected populations remains controversial.
Francisco Pimentel Cavalcante +3 more
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Predictive value of 3D imaging to guide implant selection in immediate breast reconstruction
SUMMARY: Background: Pre-operative estimation of breast mound volume for immediate breast reconstruction is necessary for operative planning, especially in direct-to-implant reconstruction.
Monica Yu +4 more
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Ethnicity and the surgical management of early invasive breast cancer in over 164 000 women
This large national study examined in detail the patterns in surgical management of early breast cancer in women of different ethnicities. Allowing for different patterns of age and stage at presentation, the surgical management of early breast cancer was similar in all women, regardless of ethnicity. All treated the same Background Limited information
T. Gathani +4 more
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Effectiveness of Mobile Based-Educational Exercises on Women's Knowledge, Practices, and Arm Lymphedema Degree Post Mastectomy [PDF]
Exercise following mastectomy is crucial for female breast cancer patients' recuperation from both the procedure and radiation therapy. It helps them keep their arm and shoulders flexible and reduces adverse effects like arm lymphedema and radiation ...
Manal Mohamed Ahmed Ayed +6 more
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This long‐term follow‐up study determined survival rates in a Swedish national cohort of 417 patients with breast cancer who all had neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NAST). Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) was performed before NAST in clinically node‐negative and after NAST in clinically node‐positive patients.
L. Zetterlund +4 more
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Management of skin-sparing mastectomy: Results of a survey of German Hospitals [PDF]
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current management of skin-sparing mastectomy in German hospitals and to determine its oncologic safety.
Friese, K. +9 more
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Innovative post mastectomy bra for increasing self-convenience and confidence patients
Background: The act of mastectomy can affect body image because it loses part of the body and affects their social relationships with others. The existed bra is felt uncomfortable when worn so it is necessary to develop a special post mastectomy bra to ...
Oting Susilawati, Agus Santosa
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Effect of Social Media-Based Instructional Guidelines on Quality of Life and Emotional Status for Women undergoing Mastectomy [PDF]
Background: Surgery such as mastectomy is frequently used to treat breast cancer in women, which has an impact on their quality of life. Both the physical and psychological needs of the women having mastectomy should be met, and their families must be ...
Zamzam Ahmed Ahmed +4 more
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Understanding the factors that influence breast reconstruction decision making in Australian women [PDF]
Background Breast reconstruction is safe and improves quality of life. Despite this, many women do not undergo breast reconstruction and the reasons for this are poorly understood.
Baghdikian, Nairy +9 more
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Mastectomy skin flap necrosis: challenges and solutions [PDF]
Stuart A Robertson,1 Johann A Jeevaratnam,2 Avi Agrawal,2 Ramsey I Cutress,3,4 1Department of Surgery, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, 2Department of Breast Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Cosham, Portsmouth ...
Cutress RI +3 more
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