El cáncer mamario es el más frecuente en las mujeres puesto que el riesgo de padecimiento a lo largo de la vida oscila entre un 10 % y un 12 %. La mastectomía ha sido el tratamiento estándar por más de una centuria, aunque, en las últimas décadas las técnicas reconstructivas han sido reconocidas como parte del tratamiento integral del mismo. Ampliar…
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Postoperative skin necrosis in surgical patients is costly to hospitals and health care providers. Tumescent dissection technique is commonly used in mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction, as it helps reduce blood loss; however, it may increase the risk of mastectomy skin flap necrosis. In this context, the authors have conducted a systematic review of the literature to perform a meta-analysis of the relationship between tumescent technique in mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction and complication rates.

Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) has been increasingly used to treat women with breast cancer who wish to preserve the overlying breast skin, but concern remains regarding tumor recurrence. We report our experience performing NSM for breast cancer treatment and prophylaxis over a 6-year period.



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