Oncologic and reconstructive advancements in the management of patients with breast
cancer and at high risk for breast cancer have led to improved outcomes and decreased …

Background The goal of mastectomy is remove all of the glandular breast tissue (BGT)
without compromising skin flaps viability. The purpose of this systematic review was to …

Background The use of conservative mastectomies has risen significantly during the last few
years. The reconstructive choice of direct-to-implant reconstruction has become more …

Importance A discrepancy on current guidelines and clinical practice exists regarding
routine imaging surveillance after mastectomy, mainly regarding the lack of adequate …

In the last decade, there has been an increase in women undergoing immediate breast
reconstruction (IBR) at the time of mastectomy. Recent literature suggests a shift in practice …

Background Survey-based research is essential for evaluating the outcomes of health care
in an era of patient-centered care. However, many such studies are hampered by poor …

Aim: To describe and discuss the evidence for oncological safety of different procedures in
oncological breast surgery, ie breast-conserving treatment versus mastectomy. Methods …

Purpose Previous studies have shown an increase in the number of women electing for
immediate breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy. Although often not known at the …

Background For implant-based breast reconstruction, inadequate tissue perfusion may
cause devastating complications. Tissue tension by inadequate implant volume may reduce …

There have been fundamental changes in the approach to breast cancer management over
the last century but the primary objective of achieving oncological safety remains …