Closure of partial mastectomy - 17/08/11
: F.A.C.S.
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A longstanding controversy surrounds whether to close breast parenchyma at the completion of a partial mastectomy for breast cancer. Modification of a technique described 80 years ago finds the middle ground between various opinions and simultaneously addresses 2 issues: (1) approximation of the deep and superficial surfaces of the parenchyma, without sutures within the parenchyma, minimizes “dents;” and (2) a radial suture line preserves the distance from the nipple to the periphery of the breast which minimizes traction on the nipple.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Breast cancer, Partial mastectomy, Technique, Cosmetic results
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Vol 191 - N° 1
P. 117-120 - janvier 2006 Retour au numéro
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