Partial Breast Reconstruction is a groundbreaking work in reconstructive surgery edited and written by international leaders in this field. It presents the latest reconstructive techniques for breast cancer patients who have breast conserving surgery (BCT) where the primary treatment is partial mastectomy and radiation therapy. With the oncoplastic approach women are now able to preserve their breasts while still maintaining a breast that is aesthetic, symmetric, and well shaped.
Today, breast conserving therapy has become the standard of care for many women diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately, the incidence of poor cosmetic results is relatively high with standard BCT. This book provides surgeons with the techniques needed to improve aesthetic outcomes while maintaining oncologic standards. It focuses on three critical areas:
1) improving the breast resection to ensure the most aesthetic outcome,
2) preventing a deformity with partial breast reconstruction when a poor cosmetic outcome is anticipated, and
3) correcting a post-radiation deformity when it occurs.