Tuesday 2 April 2013

A new level 1 oncoplastic technique for breast conserving surgery

A new level 1 oncoplastic technique for breast conserving surgery: Rotation gladular flap. The breast, Vol. 22(2), April 2013, p.186-9.

Massey, E.J.D., et al.

http://www.thebreastonline.com/article/PIIS0960977613000143/abstract?rss=yes

When performing conservative surgery for breast cancer, breast reshaping can be a challenging procedure. Level 1 oncoplastic surgery (OPS) techniques, i.e. advancement or rotation of glandular flaps, should be performed when less than 20 per cent breast volume is excised.