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Prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.

Surgical oncology clinics of North America - 1 Jul 2014

Chagpar Anees B

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With increasing public awareness of the risk for breast cancer and modern techniques of reconstruction, the option of surgical prophylaxis for risk reduction is becoming increasingly popular. Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy for women at increased risk of developing breast cancer and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy for those with unilateral breast cancer seeking symmetry, risk reduction, and ease of...

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PMID: 24882342
DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2014.03.008

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