Introduction The surgical treatment of breast cancer has undergone a paradigm shift and evolved from the Halsted radical mastectomy to the simple mastectomy and now includes breast conservation therapy (BCT)….
The surgical management of breast cancer has evolved significantly over recent years, commonly trending away from radical procedures, toward those with less extensive resections and decreased patient morbidity. Such types…
Introduction Breast conservation therapy, or partial mastectomy, continues to be a popular treatment option for breast cancer patients. As a result, the demand for suitable oncoplastic reconstructive options is imperative….
Introduction Breast Conservation Increased compliance with breast cancer screening guidelines, as well as advancements in imaging technology, have led to earlier detection of breast cancer. Currently, the majority of breast…
Introduction The type of reconstruction used for partial mastectomy defects depends on (1) the size of the resection, (2) the size of the breast, and (3) the location of the…
Steven J. Kronowitz Oncoplasty is state-of-the-art for repair of partial mastectomy defects and is optimally performed before the delivery of radiotherapy. Depending on the pathology, access to intraoperative tumor margin assessment,…
Introduction Oncoplasty is a popular technique for managing partial mastectomy defects that continues to gain momentum among plastic surgeons and oncologic breast surgeons alike. It is now widely accepted as…
Funding Sources/Financial Disclosures This work was not supported by any external funding. Dr. Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz is a consultant to Motiva/Establishment Labs Corporation. Contributor’s Statement Dr. Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz is…
In this chapter, we will lay out the rationale for screening mammograms to start at age 40 and continued annually until age 70, at which time biannual imaging should be…
Introduction The surgical management of breast cancer has seen a paradigm shift from radical ablation to maximum conservation. The Halstedian radical mastectomy of the late 1800s gradually evolved by 1975…
