"Prophylactic Mastectomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Surgical removal of one or both breasts to prevent or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in persons who may be predisposed.
| Descriptor ID |
D000072036
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.466.911 E04.625.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Prophylactic Mastectomy- Prophylactic Mastectomy
- Mastectomies, Prophylactic
- Mastectomy, Prophylactic
- Prophylactic Mastectomies
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2016 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Prophylactic Mastectomy" by people in Profiles.
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Differences in physician opinions about controversial issues surrounding contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM): A survey of physicians from accredited breast centers in the United States. Cancer Med. 2020 05; 9(9):3088-3096.
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The effect of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy on breast-related charges: A 5-year analysis. J Surg Oncol. 2018 Jul; 118(1):212-220.
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The Shifting Paradigm for Breast Cancer Surgery in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Jan; 25(1):164-172.
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Expanding Eligibility Criteria for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. South Med J. 2017 10; 110(10):654-659.
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Impact of an In-visit Decision Aid on Patient Knowledge about Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy: A Pilot Study. Ann Surg Oncol. 2017 Jan; 24(1):91-99.
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Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Consensus Statement from the American Society of Breast Surgeons: Additional Considerations and a Framework for Shared Decision Making. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 10; 23(10):3106-11.
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Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy (CPM) Consensus Statement from the American Society of Breast Surgeons: Data on CPM Outcomes and Risks. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 10; 23(10):3100-5.
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Oncological and Surgical Outcomes After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Do Incisions Matter? Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 10; 23(10):3226-31.
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Surgeons' Perspectives of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 09; 23(9):2779-87.
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Nipple-sparing mastectomy: A contemporary perspective. J Surg Oncol. 2016 Jun; 113(8):883-90.