Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery for breastcancer: the Institut Curie experience

‘Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Cancer’ describes the reconstructive techniques that have been refined over the past decade by surgeons in a very high volume unit. It provides clear descriptions of all the available techniques. With proven experience in the procedures described and detailed scientific evaluation, it furthermore provides evidence-based literature reviews. The book starts with the relevant anatomical background and passes throughall the major oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures available to the breast cancer patient. It includes management of breast and nipple-areolar complexreconstruction in addition to symmetrising surgery and the new technique of fat transfer. It also covers all multidisciplinary aspects and genetics thus giving an up-to-date status report. Provides clear descriptions of all the available techniques Consise but comprehensive approach to aesthetic sequelae of breast conserving therapy Abundantly illustrated with more than 400 high qualitycolor clinical photographs and drawings INDICE: Introduction.- Anatomical Background.- Breast Conserving Treatmentnot Requiring Oncoplastic Techniques.- Oncoplastic Surgery.- Immediate and Delayed Breast Reconstruction.- Rarely Used, but Described Techniques.- A Classification of and Agorithmic Approach to the Management of Aesthetic DeformitiesSubsequent to Breast Conserving Surgery.- Second Stage Reconstruction.- Fat Transfer and Breast Surgery.-Prophylactic Surgery.- The Multidisciplinary Aspect of Modern Breast Cancer Care.- Genetic Mutations and Treatment strategies.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-00143-7
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 160
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés