Search for dissertations about: "mastectomy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the word mastectomy.

  2. 1. Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy : An analysis of long-term outcomes and potential complications

    Author : Andreas Svee; Maria Mani; Fredrik Wärnberg; Alberto Falk Delgado; Morten Kildal; Tine Engberg Damsgaard; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; DIEP flap; breast reconstruction; Surgery; Kirurgi; Plastikkirurgi; Plastic Surgery;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluated the long-term effects and satisfaction with outcomes following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP)-based breast reconstruction after mastectomyPaper I is a retrospective cohort study of women who received a unilateral DIEP in 2000–2009 (n = 225) in Uppsala. These women were compared with individually matched women who underwent mastectomy without autologous reconstruction (n = 450). READ MORE

  4. 2. Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with implants

    Author : Jessica Gahm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (BPM) followed by immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) has been more frequently performed over the last 10 years to prevent breast cancer in high-risk women. Since this procedure is prophylactic, it is very important to provide detailed information regarding possible consequences of surgery. READ MORE

  5. 3. Nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with implants in breast cancer

    Author : Kristinn P Benediktsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: The surgical treatment of breast cancer has changed rapidly since Halsted´s operation was generally abandoned about 50 years ago. In the 1970s partial mastectomy (PM), followed by radiotherapy (RT), was proven to be oncologically safe for smaller cancer tumours that are not multifocal. READ MORE

  6. 4. Different aspects of breast reconstruction : contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, postmastectomy radiotherapy, complications after biomaterials injection

    Author : Dmytro Unukovych; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : breast reconstruction;

    Abstract : The advances in breast reconstruction and oncoplastic surgery have positively affected the cosmetic and functional outcomes without compromising oncological safety. In this thesis, different aspects and challenges of reconstruction of the breast have been addressed. READ MORE

  7. 5. Long-term follow-up after risk-reducing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction : from a patient, partner, and 3D perspective

    Author : Lucy Bai; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Approximately 5–10% of all breast cancer cases have an inherited pattern, and ~20% of all hereditary cases have an identifiable mutation. READ MORE