2017
DOI: 10.1002/jso.24572
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Trends in breast cancer surgery at Brazil's public health system

Abstract: We found a significant increase in breast reconstruction in public health system in Brazil, and also a reduction in simple mastectomy and axillary lymphadenectomy.

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“…Trends in breast surgery over time have been investigated in several populations, including the USA, South America, Europe and Asia. A trend towards increased use of unilateral and bilateral mastectomies has been reported, particularly in the USA.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Trends in breast surgery over time have been investigated in several populations, including the USA, South America, Europe and Asia. A trend towards increased use of unilateral and bilateral mastectomies has been reported, particularly in the USA.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, it is worth questioning whether breast reconstruction has been offered to patients treated at other health services in the Federal District or if there are difficulties in accessing the specialized breast reconstruction clinic. Results of a national study 4 with data from the Public Health System indicate that, between 2008 and 2014, the number of breast reconstructions was still insufficient to meet the entire demand, when taking into account the number of mastectomies performed. Even so, there has been a significant increase in breast reconstructions over the years.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To counteract these effects, breast reconstruction in Brazil has been increased by the Public Health System 4 , with the aim of improving the quality of life of women undergoing surgical treatment for breast cancer. As such, the goal is to establish body aesthetics and improve women's self-image by restoring the volume lost in their breast with cancer and recreating the symmetry with the contralateral breast 3 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Breast-conserving surgery is widely used today in the treatment of locoregional breast cancer 1 . When radical surgery is required, immediate or delayed, breast reconstruction can be performed in a large proportion of cases.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%