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Breast Cancer
Skin-sparing mastectomy does not change risks to breast cancer patients
March 2nd, 2006
Scientists claimed skin-sparing mastectomy does not change risks to breast cancer patients. According to recent research published in the American Journal of Surgery, "In 1989, skin-sparing mastectomy started at a number of breast centers in the United States because of an increasing demand for immediate reconstruction and a desire for better cosmetic outcomes. To ensure the safety of this new approach, we have reviewed the personal series of a single surgeon using a standardized skin-sparing technique during 1989 to 2004. Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction was performed on 225 patients, and standard mastectomy was performed on 1,022...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-03-02)
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