Should breast surgery be considered for patients with de novo metastatic inflammatory breast cancer?
We aimed to identify factors predicting surgery for de novo stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and determine the association of surgery with overall survival (OS). (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - March 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Lauren M. Drapalik, Robert Shenk, Lisa Rock, Ashley Simpson, Amanda L. Amin, Megan E. Miller Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Reply to: A Two-Step Approach for Breast Augmentation with Chest Wall Deformity?
AbstractPatients asking for cosmetic breast surgery often appreciate that their breasts have an unpleasing appearance, but they often do not have a full appreciation of the degree of potential anatomic abnormalities of the chest wall and of the specific anatomical characteristics, which require a meticulous surgical planning and techniques in comparison with a standard breast cosmetic surgery. Failure to recognize this will predispose the patient to an unsatisfactory outcome and secondary deformities. To maximize surgical predictability and patients ’ satisfaction, the authors proposed a two-stage approach in the scenari...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - February 29, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
A case of necrotizing fasciitis of the breast following lumpectomy and oncoplastic closure
CONCLUSION: This case exemplifies how frequent postoperative surveillance, a low threshold for intervention, and efficient coordination of care are vital to minimizing the morbidity and mortality risks associated with NF of the breast.PMID:38417817 (Source: Wounds)
Source: Wounds - February 28, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lauren E Berger Daisy L Spoer Samuel S Huffman Eleanor Drew Ian T Greenwalt Kenneth L Fan Source Type: research
