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Application of mastoscopic in modified radical operation for preserving nipple-areolar complex

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The Chinese-German Journal of Clinical Oncology

Abstract

Objective

To probe the effect of mastoscopic in modified radical mastectomy operation for preserving nippleareolar complex in the treatment of breast cancer.

Methods

Thirty patients, with breast cancer of a diameter ≤ 3 cm and a distance ≥ 3 cm from the mammary areola were treated by mastoscopic from November 2003 to August 2006. After the lipolysis and suction of axillary fat, mastoscopic axillary lymph node dissection was performed.

Results

The average operation time was 128.9 min (120–156 min), the intraoperative blood loss was 56 mL (30–100 mL). The mean lymph nodes harvested by endoscopy were 16 (6–34). Excellent cosmetic outcomes were obtained with symmetrical breast development and all the patients were satisfied with the treatment. Postoperative follow-up for 2–29 months (mean, 16.6 months) found no local recurrence.

Conclusion

This model of operation can protect the upper limb function and has value of aesthetics of the brisket. What’s more, improve the quality of survive of the patients.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China

    Guolou Li, Renyi Qin & Jun Hu

  2. Weifang Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Weifang, 261041, China

    Guolou Li

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Li, G., Qin, R. & Hu, J. Application of mastoscopic in modified radical operation for preserving nipple-areolar complex. Chin. -Ger. J. Clin. Oncol. 7, 332–334 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10330-008-0049-4

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