Partial Breast Radiation Therapy

Jun 4, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Partial Breast Radiation Therapy

ASBrS [17] ABS [18] Age ≥45 (IDC), ≥50 (DCIS) Age ≥50 Size ≤3 cm ≤3 cm Histology: IDC, DCIS All invasive subtypes and DCIS Negative microscopic margins Negative surgical margins…

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Breast Reconstruction with Expanders and Implants

Jun 4, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Breast Reconstruction with Expanders and Implants

Fig. 18.1 Expander reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix Postoperative Course The postoperative course of non-autologous reconstruction patients is straightforward. It consists of an overnight stay in the hospital with drain-care…

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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Jun 4, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Fig. 29.1 This is a Venn diagram depicting the overlap patterns between TNBC, basal-like breast cancer, and BRCA-1-associated breast cancers The luminal subtypes of breast cancer express high amounts of…

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Mastectomy for Invasive Breast Cancer

Jun 4, 2017 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Mastectomy for Invasive Breast Cancer

Fig. 14.1 Oblique elliptical incision for simple mastectomy An incision is made through the dermis and the skin is elevated using penetrating skin hooks. A dissection plane is developed in…

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