Modified Radical Mastectomy
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A modified radical mastectomy is a procedure in which the entire breast is removed, including the skin, areola, nipple, and most axillary lymph nodes; the pectoralis major muscle is spared. Historically, a modified radical mastectomy was the primary method of treatment of breast cancer. [1, 2] As the treatment of breast cancer evolved, breast conservation has become more widely used. [3, 4] However, mastectomy still remains a viable option for women with breast cancer. [5, 6]
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This video explains modified radical mastectomy, a procedure in which the entire breast is removed, including the skin, areola, nipple and most axillary lymph nodes, while the pectoralis major muscle is spared. The description notes its historical role as the primary treatment for breast cancer and that breast conservation has since become more widely used, while mastectomy remains an option.
Key points
- Defines modified radical mastectomy and the tissue removed
- Notes that the pectoralis major muscle is spared
- Covers its historical role in breast cancer treatment
- Notes the shift toward breast conservation, with mastectomy remaining an option
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This video presents “Modified Radical Mastectomy” — A modified radical mastectomy is a procedure in which the entire breast is removed, including the skin, areola, nipple, and most axillary lymph nodes; the pectoralis major muscle is spared. Historically, a modified radical mastectomy was. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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