Prophylactic mastectomy: why and when?

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Introduction of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation analysis has increased interest in prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction as a risk reduction measure for women at increased risk of breast cancer. Prophylactic mastectomy has been suggested to decrease the risk of breast cancer by at least 90%. Because the cosmetic result of immediate breast reconstruction may not be optimal, nipple sensation is...

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