Description
Breast Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities.For this Sixth Edition the authorship team across the series has been expanded to include additional European and World experts, with an increased emphasis on global practice. Throughout all six volumes the contents have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. Detailed supportive key references are provided and are also included within the comprehensive list of references in the accompanying ebook. Links to recommended online videos have been added where appropriate.- The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within the major sub-specialties of general surgery- Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter
Table of Contents
1. Anatomy and physiology of the breast2. Assessment of patient, breast and common clinical presentations including image guided intervention3. Benign breast disease4. Breast pathology5. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies6. Breast screening7. Breast-conserving surgery: the balance between good cosmesis and local control8. Oncoplastic Breast Conserving Surgery9. Mastectomy10. Management of the axilla11. Uncommon presentations of cancer affecting the breast12. The genetics of breast cancer, risk reducing surgery and prevention13. Breast reconstruction14. Treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ15. The role of adjuvant systemic therapy in patients with operable breast cancer16. Neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer including surgical considerations17. Adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer18. Locally advanced breast cancer19. Metastatic breast cancer and palliative care20. Psychosocial issues in breast cancer21. Management of common breast emergencies and complications
