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A novel endoscopic-assisted technique for skin-sparing mastectomy
We described a
novel endoscopic-assisted technique for skin-sparing mastectomy combined
with sentinel node biopsy, followed
by immediate breast reconstruction with mammary prosthesis. We think
that this technique reduces surgical scarring and provides excellent
cosmetic results without diminishing oncological safety, and that the
technique is well accepted by the patients with early-stage breast
cancer. We suppose that the procedure could be considered an alternative
treatment option for patients who are not candidates for
breast-conserving surgery
because of
the presence of a widespread intraductal component or multiple tumours.
Bibliographic Reference
Ken-ichi Ito
Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shinshu
University School of Medicine, Matsumoto; Nagano, Japan
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