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. 1988 Oct;15(4):677-87.

Total mastectomy: indications and techniques

C E Horton  1 , W H Dascombe
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  • PMID: 3224490

Total mastectomy: indications and techniques

C E Horton et al. Clin Plast Surg. 1988 Oct.

Abstract

Total mastectomy is an effective operation for patients who are candidates for a prophylactic mastectomy. This operation removes a larger percentage of breast tissue than subcutaneous mastectomy. The cosmetic results of total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction compare favorably with those of subcutaneous mastectomy.

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