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Total mastectomy: indications and techniques.

C E Horton1, W H Dascombe

  • 1Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Total mastectomy effectively removes more breast tissue for prophylactic mastectomy candidates. Immediate reconstruction offers favorable cosmetic outcomes compared to subcutaneous mastectomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Prophylactic mastectomy is a surgical option for high-risk individuals.
  • Subcutaneous mastectomy and total mastectomy are surgical approaches.
  • Reconstruction methods impact cosmetic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of total mastectomy for prophylactic indications.
  • To compare tissue removal between total and subcutaneous mastectomy.
  • To assess cosmetic results of total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction versus subcutaneous mastectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective or prospective study design.
  • Comparison of tissue excised in total mastectomy versus subcutaneous mastectomy.
  • Evaluation of cosmetic outcomes following immediate reconstruction after total mastectomy.

Main Results:

  • Total mastectomy excises a greater percentage of breast tissue than subcutaneous mastectomy.
  • Cosmetic results following total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction are favorable.
  • Comparison indicates comparable or superior aesthetic outcomes with immediate reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Total mastectomy is an effective prophylactic procedure.
  • Immediate reconstruction enhances cosmetic results of total mastectomy.
  • Total mastectomy with reconstruction is a viable alternative to subcutaneous mastectomy for cosmetic and oncologic benefit.

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