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Oncoplastic central quadrantectomies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Tumors localized in the central quadrant (centrally located breast tumors) have always represented a challenge for the surgeon because of the critical aesthetical matters related to the nipple-areola complex (NAC).
AMABILE, MARIA IDA   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Screening is associated with lower mastectomy rates in eastern Switzerland beyond stage effects

open access: yesBMC Cancer, 2021
Background A recent study found an influence of organized mammography screening programmes (MSPs) on geographical and temporal variation of mastectomy rates. We aimed to quantify the effect on the example of one of the cantonal programmes in Switzerland.
Christian Herrmann   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictive and Protective Factors for Partial Necrosis in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction. Does Nulliparity Bias Flap Viability? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Although success rate of deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction has greatly improved, complications still occasionally occur.
Barbara, Cagli   +5 more
core   +1 more source

The shifting nature of women’s experiences and perceptions of ductal carcinoma in situ [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Aim: This paper is a report of a descriptive qualitative study of the evolution of women’s perceptions and experiences of ductal carcinoma in situ from the period near to diagnosis to one year later.
Baum   +51 more
core   +1 more source

Exceptional and Durable Responses to TDM-1 After Trastuzumab Failure for Breast Cancer Skin Metastases: Potential Implications of an Immunological Sanctuary [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
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
core   +1 more source

Integration of patient-reported outcome measures with key clinical outcomes after immediate latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction and adjuvant treatment

open access: yes, 2013
Background: linical evidence on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) in breast reconstruction is lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate PROMs in implant-assisted latissimus dorsi (LDI) or tissue-only autologous latissimus dorsi (ALD) flap ...
Balta, V   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Prevalence and predictors of postdischarge antibiotic use following mastectomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
OBJECTIVESurvey results suggest that prolonged administration of prophylactic antibiotics is common after mastectomy with reconstruction. We determined utilization, predictors, and outcomes of postdischarge prophylactic antibiotics after mastectomy with ...
Fraser, Victoria J   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

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