Halsted radical mastectomy

Kirby I. Bland, V. Suzanne Klimberg, Edward M. Copeland

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    6 Scopus citations

    Abstract

    This chapter describes the evolution of breast cancer ideology, detection, and treatment, which resulted in advancement from the radical mastectomy to modern day breast conservation therapy. Radical mastectomy is necessary for the patient with locally advanced disease involving the pectoralis muscles, and the technique is thoroughly described.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationThe Breast
    Subtitle of host publicationComprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases
    PublisherElsevier Inc.
    Pages422-442.e2
    ISBN (Print)9780323359559
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2018

    Keywords

    • Halsted
    • Radical mastectomy

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Medicine

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