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Nipples are often removed during a mastectomy to ensure complete removal of breast tissue that may contain cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence. In some cases, preserving the nipple may be possible through techniques like nipple-sparing mastectomy, but this depends on the individual’s cancer stage and anatomy. Removing the nipple can also facilitate better cosmetic outcomes in reconstructive surgery. Ultimately, the decision is made based on medical necessity and patient preference.
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What is an extended simple mastectomy?
If a few of the axillary lymph nodes closest to the breast also are taken out, the surgery may be called an extended simple mastectomy.
Is this how you spell mastectomy?
Yes, mastectomy is the correct spelling.
Removal of the breast?
Removal of the breast is a Mastectomy.
What is the Halsted mastectomy also known as?
The radical mastectomy, also called the Halsted mastectomy, is rarely performed today.
What is the most common type of mastectomy?
A modified radical mastectomy is the most common type of mastectomy performed today.
What could be wrong if your nipples are swollen and pink?
Have you taken a pregnancy test?
What is the duration of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy?
The duration of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy is 2 hours.
What is a radial mastectomy?
a radial mastectomy is when a surgeon removes the entire breast and tissues of a cancerous person
Breast removal surgery called?
Mastectomy. Please see the related link below
When was Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy created?
Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy was created on 2006-10-23.
What is a toilet mastectomy?
Mastectomy is removal of breast tissue often due to cancer. The term toilet mastectomy is used when the cancer is so advanced that it has spread to the skin and has metastasized, and the mastectomy is done simply to improve appearance and quality of life and not done to cure the cancer.
What is the combining form for mastectomy?
The mast- in mastectomy refers to "breast." The suffix -ectomy means "surgical removal."
