Monday, January 28, 2008

What is th pathophysiology of modified radical mastectomy

what is th pathophysiology of modified radical mastectomy?
can u have it on diagram form? or step by step .. thanks Patient’s Profile Age: 51 years old Sex: Female Civil Status: Single Religion: Roman Catholic Admitting Diagnosis/Impression: Breast Cancer Date: 9/3/08/2:40 am Operation: Modified Radical Mastectomy Final Diagnosis: Invasive Distal Cancer Right Breast (Stage IIB) History of Present Illness: Patient came in for scheduled MRM (-) Hypertension(-) Asthma (-) Diabetes Mellitus Related of System: Family History: Physical Examination: (+) Breast mass ® Impression: Breast mass ® Breast Cancer
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A Modified Radical Mastectomy is a Mastectomy where surgery does not go beyond the check wall. Vital muscles are not removed, leaving the patient intact, and requiring little PT/OT post-op.