Sentinel Node Biopsy and Axillary Dissection
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Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
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Pathology of Breast Disorders
Pathology of Breast Disorders Baljit Singh Pathology of the breast encompasses a wide variety of disorders, including benign, premalignant, and malignant diseases, as well as disorders of uncertain malignant potential….
Defining and Managing the High-Risk Patient
Defining and Managing the High-Risk Patient Therese S. Cermak Jennifer Eng-Wong There are a number of criteria that increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. Generally these can be divided…
Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment in Augmented Women
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Imaging of the Surgically Altered Breast
Imaging of the Surgically Altered Breast Erini Makariou Anousheh Sayah Introduction Over the past few decades the use of breast imaging has increased, with more emphasis being placed on ultrasound…
Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Costanza Cocilovo In 2007 an estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 62,030 cases of in situ breast cancer were expected to be…
The Epidemiology of Breast Cancer: Incidence and Risk Factors
The Epidemiology of Breast Cancer: Incidence and Risk Factors Celia Byrne In the United States, breast cancer comprises 27% of all new female cancers, and as such is the most…
Introduction
Introduction Related posts: Adjuvant Systemic Therapy One-Stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Adjustable Implants One-Stage Reconstruction of the Breast Using Autologous Tissue with Immediate Nipple Reconstruction Pedicled Perforator Flaps in Breast…
Professional and Legal Considerations in Cosmetic Surgery
Professional and Legal Considerations in Cosmetic Surgery Mark Gorney MD Unfortunately, in the lengthy process of postgraduate surgical education, the vast majority of candidates for certification by the American boards…
