Medical Encyclopedia

Medical Encyclopedia

Breast reconstruction - series: Indication, part 1

 Indication, part 1

Breast reconstruction - series
Illustrations:

  • Indication, part 1
  • Indication, part 2
  • Incision
  • Procedure, part 1
  • Procedure, part 2
  • Aftercare
  • The normal female breasts are paired structures that contain fat and glandular tissue designed to secrete milk. Cancer of the breast is one of the more common cancers in women. Risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, early age at first period, and late menopause.

    Update Date: 6/7/2006

    Updated by: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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