The incidence of obscure carcinoma in subcutaneous mastectomy. Results of a national survey.
A national survey of plastic surgeons has been conducted to determinr the incidence of occult breat carcinoma in patients having a subcutaneous mastectomy.  The results are reported herein.  We believe subcutaneous mastectomy is the most effective prophylactic procedure presently available that is acceptable to women who have a high risk of developing breast cancer.
D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000453:epidemiology; D008408:Mastectomy; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000453:epidemiology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States