Reconstruction of the breast as a primary and secondary procedure following mastectomy for carcinoma
- 1 October 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 63 (10) , 823-825
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800631023
Abstract
During a period of 8 years over 200 cases of carcinoma of the breast have had replacement procedures carried out as either a primary or a delayed procedure. The end results do not appear to be in any way inferior to those of conventional treatment of this condition. Selection of cases is important, but equally vital is meticulous dissection technique, haemostasis and planning of incisions together with preservation of the blood supply. Recurrence locally appears to be somewhat less than anticipated when compared with other methods of treatment. It can be treated by irradiation or excision without removal of the prosthesis.Keywords
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