[Application of breast conservative therapy in breast cancer patients with nipple discharge]

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2007 Jan 9;87(2):90-2.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To study the feasibility of breast conserving treatment in breast cancer patients with nipple discharge.

Methods: Retrospective analysis were carried out in 7 cases of breast cancer patients with nipple discharge who were treated by central segmental resection with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous transfer.

Results: No flap necrosis is happened, and cosmetic outcome was excellent in all 7 patients. Average follow-up was 7 months, there was no local recurrence and distant metastasis.

Conclusion: Central segmental resection with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous transfer as the local treatment strategy for breast cancer patients with nipple discharge is feasible and safe.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / complications
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Galactorrhea / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation
  • Nipples / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome