What is Unilateral mastectomy?
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TYPES:Generic: Mastectomy
A unilateral mastectomy is the surgical removal of one breast, either partially or completely. It is generally done to treat breast cancer, but in some cases, women and men believed to be at high risk of breast cancer have the operation to prevent cancer.
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How do members experience Unilateral mastectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 10 | 1 | |
| Invasive lobular carcinoma | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Breast tissue expander reconstruction infection | 1 | |
| Post operative drainage | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
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