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Simple mastectomy is one of several types of surgical treatments for breast cancer. Removal of a patient's breast is usually recommended when cancer is present in the breast or as a prophylactic when the patient has severe fibrocystic disease and a family history of breast cancer. The choice of a simple mastectomy may be determined by evaluating the size of the breast, the size of the cancerous mass, where the cancer is located, and whether any cancer cells have spread to adjacent lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Click here to view image - Simple Mastectomy ProcedureThe procedure is performed using an elliptical incision 6 to 8 inches in length that begins on the inside of the breast, near the breast bone, and extends upward and outward toward the armpit. The incision can also be altered to remove scar tissue from previous procedures, which can improve the cosmetic outcome if reconstruction is desired. Once the breast tissue is removed, the incision is closed with absorbable sutures, which the body slowly absorbs over time. There may also be a drain, a device that helps remove excess fluid from the body to promote healing and decrease swelling, in place. The drain will be under a bandage to protect the surgical site and the drain placement. Simple mastectomy at Nova Specialty SurgerySimple mastectomy is performed by expert surgeons at the following Nova Specialty Surgery Centers. Click on the location to make an appointment. |
