Quadrantectomy
| Quadrantectomy | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | surgical oncology |
A quadrantectomy, also referred to as a segmental or partial
tumor.[1][2] This procedure is an alternative to a radical or simple mastectomy, in which an entire breast is removed.[2]
In a study that followed patients who underwent this procedure, it was found that only 9% of people who had a quadrantectomy experienced a relapse of the cancer.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Quadrantectomy". Encyclopedia of Surgery. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- ^ a b "What Does a Quadrantectomy Involve?". News-Medical.net. 2016-09-01. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
- PMID 12393819.