Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in women. Major advances in recent years, including hormonal and monoclonal antibody therapy, have greatly improved outcomes in breast cancer patients. Historically, breast…
Rehabilitation of the postmastectomy patient produces problems of varying complexity. This chapter reviews commonly used approaches for the care of postmastectomy wounds and addresses the complications encountered in these patients. The goals of postoperative care are to anticipate and prevent…
Importance of Margins in Breast-Conserving Surgery Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is the preferred treatment approach for most patients with early-stage breast cancer. The combination of complete resection of the breast cancer lesion with tumor-free margins followed by radiotherapy provides excellent local…
Management of patients with a breast abscess is an art, and each abscess has unique features that require familiarity by the treating physician. Breast abscesses can be frustrating for both the patient and the surgeon. Even for patients referred with…