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[Modified radical operation for early breast cancer for preserving nipple-areolar complex and breast reconstruction using transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap].
Ai Zheng = Aizheng = Chinese Journal of Cancer 2004 January
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) operation has become an important surgical therapy for early stage breast cancer, but how to reconstruct breast and preserve nipple-areolar complex (NAC) is controversial. In this study, we applied a modified radical mastectomy for early stage breast cancer for preserving NAC and breast reconstruction using transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap.
METHODS: During operation we performed the subcutaneous glandular excision and axillary dissection, and reconstructed the breast using TRAM flap in 10 patients with early stage breast cancer; meanwhile, maximam extent of breast skin and NAC were preserved.
RESULTS: The appearance of the reconstructed breast was better preserved after operation. No local recurrence and distant metastasis occurred in the patients during the follow up time (range 24-48 months). No skin flap necrosis, atrophy, and scleroses surround the NAC were observed; and no abdominal wall hernia occurred at the donor site. The nipple sensation was recovered half a year after surgery.
CONCLUSION: Modified radical operation for preserving NAC and breast reconstruction using TRAM flap may be a better way for breast cancer patients in early stage who request well preserving of breast. More samples are needed for proving the effects of this operation.
METHODS: During operation we performed the subcutaneous glandular excision and axillary dissection, and reconstructed the breast using TRAM flap in 10 patients with early stage breast cancer; meanwhile, maximam extent of breast skin and NAC were preserved.
RESULTS: The appearance of the reconstructed breast was better preserved after operation. No local recurrence and distant metastasis occurred in the patients during the follow up time (range 24-48 months). No skin flap necrosis, atrophy, and scleroses surround the NAC were observed; and no abdominal wall hernia occurred at the donor site. The nipple sensation was recovered half a year after surgery.
CONCLUSION: Modified radical operation for preserving NAC and breast reconstruction using TRAM flap may be a better way for breast cancer patients in early stage who request well preserving of breast. More samples are needed for proving the effects of this operation.
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