Morbidity and Mortality Following Breast Cancer Surgery in Women

Abstract

Morbidity and mortality rates following BCS in women are low, limiting their value in assessing quality of care. Mastectomy carries higher complication rate than l-ANP with wound infection being the most common.

The effect of HIV infection on the surgical, chemo- and radiotherapy management of breast cancer. A prospective cohort study

“…[19] The survey found that cardiac and pulmonary complications, while more frequent in patients undergoing mastectomy than lumpectomy, were nevertheless uncommon. In fact, in their report no cardiac or pulmonary complications occurred in 1441 patients undergoing lumpectomy.…”

Optimising the management of breast cancer in older patients

“…Older patients have a greater incidence of co-morbidity and functional dependence [16] and in certain circumstances reduced fitness and/or life expectancy may demand modifications from standard treatment. Surgery for breast cancer has very low mortality [18] and deaths directly due to surgery are rare, therefore it can be argued that life expectancy is more important than fitness for surgery in considering treatment options, whether the patient will survive long enough to benefit from the treatment offered. Thorough assessments and analysis of risks/benefits involved should guide treatment decisions in older patients, to ensure that they receive optimal treatment for their breast cancer.…”

“…Renal & Gynaecological cancers), breast cancer surgery has a low morbidity and mortality; even in elderly patients mortality ranges from 0-0.3% [18,26,27]. Many older patients, who are unfit for general anaesthesia, can have the surgery under local anaesthetic.…”

Comparison of the Expected Outcome of the Mastectomy with Perceived Treatment Outcomes based on Self-Efficacy in Women with Breast Cancer

“…Patient satisfaction with the surgical outcome becomes operational, given the agreement between expected and perceived outcomes of surgery [23]. The perceived outcome of surgery, in fact, is what is perceived from the post-surgery result by the person.…”

“…The perceived outcome of surgery, in fact, is what is perceived from the post-surgery result by the person. Like the surgery of any other organ of the body, mastectomy is followed by consequences that can manifest themselves in many medical, psychological and social aspects [23].…”