Breast surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Types of breast surgery?
A
Breast conservation
Mastectomy
2
Q
Methods of neoadjuvant therapy available?
A
Chemo +/- Herceptin
Aromatase inhibs more effective than tamoxifen
3
Q
What is oncoplastic surgery
A
Safe cancer surgery while avoiding tissue deformity
4
Q
Mastectomy options ?
A
External prosthesis
Reconstruct
Implant
Flap options
5
Q
Problems with implant surgery?
A
Infection
Capsular contracture
Implant rippling
Implant migration
6
Q
What types of flap surgery are available?
A
Lat dorsi flap
Transverse rectus abdominis
Deep inferior epigastric artery perf flap
Inferior gluteal artery perforator flap
7
Q
Options for axillary treatment?
A
USS axilla +/- core biopsy
Sentinel node biopsy
Axillary clearance
Axillary radio
