Imaging Approaches and Findings in the Reconstructed Breast: A Pictorial Essay

Abstract Advances in breast imaging over the last 15 years have improved early breast cancer detection and management. After treatment for breast cancer, many women choose to have reconstructive surgery. In addition, with the availability of widespread genetic screening for breast cancer, an increas...

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Published in:Canadian Association of Radiologists journal 2011-02, Vol.62 (1), p.60-72
Main Authors: Scaranelo, Anabel M., MD, PhD, Lord, Bridgette, RN, NP, MN, Eiada, Riham, MD, Hofer, Stefan O., MD, PhD, FRCS(C)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breasts
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Humans
Magnetic resonance imaging
Mammaplasty - methods
Mammography
Mastectomy
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Radiology
Reconstruction
Surgery
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Abstract Advances in breast imaging over the last 15 years have improved early breast cancer detection and management. After treatment for breast cancer, many women choose to have reconstructive surgery. In addition, with the availability of widespread genetic screening for breast cancer, an increasing number of women are choosing prophylactic mastectomies and subsequent breast reconstruction. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to present the spectrum of imaging findings in the reconstructed breast.
ISSN:0846-5371
1488-2361
DOI:10.1016/j.carj.2010.09.010