What is Mastectomy?

Mastectomy or breast-conserving therapy are surgical treatment options (BCT). Mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the whole breast and, in most cases, the entire nipple. Axillary (armpit) sampling is often performed, which extracts the glands under the arm known as axillary nodes.

To assess disease dissemination, the surgeon may analyze just one or two nodes (sentinel node/s) or do a more complete axillary dissection. Mastectomy sometimes requires a hospital stay. To assist avoid fluid collection following a mastectomy, a drainage tube is sometimes temporarily left in the surgical cavity. Breast reconstruction is an option for women who have had a mastectomy.

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