Modified radical mastectomy-stage Ⅰ expansion of latissimus dorsi muscle flap breast reconstruction / 中国癌症杂志
China Oncology
;
(12)1998.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Background and purpose:
Physical and psychological trauma has been a challenge for both clinician and patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy,and now more and more patients have begun to accept breast reconstruction,especially Ⅰ stage reconstruction after surgery.The aim of our study was to investigate a breast reconstruction procedure that can not only achieve radical tumor excision but also retain the aesthetic appearance of breast.Methods:
15 patients from January 2006 to April 2007 were enrolled with early stage breast cancer have received surgical treatment with conservation of breast skin,breast tissue excision and axillary lymph nodes;latissimus dorsi muscle flap has been used for breast reconstruction.Results:
The results of the 15 casesexcellent in 11 cases(83.3%),good in four cases(16.7%).Conclusions:
Immediate breast reconstruction after radical mastectomy with conservation of skin has shown good results in terms of aesthetic appearance of breast,this procedure has been proved to be a safe and feasible method of treatment for the patients with early stage breast cancer.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Oncology
Year:
1998
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Article
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