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[Modified radical mastectomy in local anesthesia]

E Falco1, G Celoria, A Nardini

  • 1II Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile Sant'Andrea, La Spezia.

Minerva Chirurgica
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Local anesthesia can be safely used for modified radical mastectomy in patients unfit for general anesthesia. This technique expands surgical options for medically compromised individuals, improving outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Modified radical mastectomy is a standard breast cancer surgery.
  • General anesthesia poses risks for patients with severe comorbidities.
  • Alternative anesthesia methods are needed for high-risk surgical candidates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of local anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy.
  • To present the technique and neuroanatomical considerations for this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Case series of six patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy.
  • Detailed description of the local anesthesia technique employed.
  • Emphasis on regional neuroanatomy knowledge.

Main Results:

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  • Successful application of local anesthesia in all six patients.
  • No intraoperative or postoperative complications reported in this series.
  • Patients included those with severe medical illness or refusal of general anesthesia.

Conclusions:

  • Local anesthesia is a viable and safe option for modified radical mastectomy in select patients.
  • This approach can extend the applicability of 'toilet mastectomy' to medically fragile individuals.
  • Careful understanding of regional neuroanatomy is crucial for successful implementation.