Abstract:Introduction and objective. Currently, most women with less advanced breast cancer are offered operations with breast conserving treatment; however, if it is necessary to completely remove the breast, the patients may benefit from free breast reconstruction. The aim of the study was to determine the motives for breast reconstruction after mastectomy or decisive reasons for rejecting this treatment. Material and methods. The study included 241 women hospitalized in Polish oncological hospitals who were divided … Show more
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