Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Mastectomy and reconstruction in stage IV breast cancer

Mastectomy and reconstruction in stage IV breast cancer: A survery of UK breast and plastic surgeons. The Breast, Aug 2011, vol. 20(4), p.373-79.

Durrant, CAT, et al.

http://www.thebreastonline.com/article/PIIS0960977611000452/abstract?rss=yes

The number of women with stage IV disease who have breast reconstruction is small. The primary aim of this study was to examine opinions as to the appropriateness of breast reconstruction in this group.