A mastectomy refers to a surgical procedure usually preformed in breast cancer patients. A mastectomy involves removal of all or part of the the breast to prevent the spread of cancer. There are three types of mastecomy: Halsted radical mastectomy, Skin sparing and nipple preserving mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and Total Mastectomy.
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