title: Total mastectomy: indications and techniques.
abstract: Total mastectomy is an effective operation for patients who are candidates for a prophylactic mastectomy. This operation removes a larger percentage of breast tissue than subcutaneous mastectomy. The cosmetic results of total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction compare favorably with those of subcutaneous mastectomy.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Horton
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Dascombe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015413:Mastectomy, Simple / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D015414:Mastectomy, Subcutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012307:Risk Factors