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Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
Book chapter

Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer

Ingrid Lizarraga
Chassin's Operative Strategy in General Surgery, pp.931-936
Springer International Publishing
05/29/2022
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81415-1_118

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Abstract

Lumpectomy (sometimes termed partial mastectomy) with radiation therapy is a crucial part of breast-conserving therapy for breast cancer or DCIS. This chapter gives the preoperative preparation, indications, pitfalls and danger points, operative strategy and technique, and postoperative care and complications. Documentation essentials are included as well.
Breast cancer Breast-conserving therapy DCIS Ductal carcinoma in situ Lumpectomy Partial mastectomy

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