[Present status of breast cancer surgery in Italy (author's transl)].
Langenbecks Arch Chir, 1977/11;345:93-6.
PMID: 413015
Abstract
Radical mastectomy is the most frequent surgical procedure in breast surgery in Italy. It is indicated in all stages associated or not to complementary therapies. Extended radical mastectomies are performed less frequently than previously. In initial stages of the disease partial mastectomies are performed more frequently. Generally, castration is performed as therapeutic means, not any more for prophylactic reasons. Adrenalectomy and hypophysectomy are seldom associated procedures. As postoperative treatment, Roentgen-Cobalt-Betatrone therapy is still widely used. However, chemotherapy (CMF) is progressively replacing radiation therapy, mostly in the advanced stages.
MeSH terms
Biopsy; Breast Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Italy; Mastectomy; Postoperative Complications; Radionuclide Imaging; Radiotherapy, High-Energy
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