Prophylactic Versus Therapeutic Mastectomy: A Contemporary Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Database

• Published in: Clinical breast cancer Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. e428 - e432
• Main Authors: Hendrix, Ryan J., Lee, Connie, Friedrich, Ann-Kristin, Rouanet, Eva, Larkin, Anne C., LaFemina, Jennifer
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2019
• Subjects: BRCA mutation; Deep venous thrombosis; Genetics; Perioperative outcomes; Prophylactic mastectomy; Perioperative outcomes; Genetics; Deep venous thrombosis; BRCA mutation; Prophylactic mastectomy

The objective of the study was to evaluate the morbidity, mortality, and postoperative outcomes associated with simple or subcutaneous mastectomy in the management of prophylactic versus therapeutic resection. In this study we aimed to assess if simple or subcutaneous mastectomy for prophylaxis affe...