What is Unilateral mastectomy?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: 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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 11 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Unilateral mastectomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Breast tissue expander reconstruction infection | 1 | |
| Post operative drainage | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Unilateral mastectomy
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 7 |
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