Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2011, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (5): 591-593.

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Breast cancer radical mastectomy preserving intercostobrachial nerve: improve the quality of life for postoperative patients

HAN Zhong-bao1,ZHOU Yu2,HAN Kou-lan2   

  1. 1.Department of Anatomy, 2. Department of Clinic, Yancheng Heath Vocational and Technical College,Yancheng 224006,  Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2010-12-20 Online:2011-09-25 Published:2011-09-29

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effects of breast cancer radical mastectomy preserving intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN), on the quality of life for postoperative patients.    Methods    150 patients, suffered from breast carcinoma (stage I or II), were performed Anchincloss surgery preserving ICBN or not. All cases were followed up and analyzed. Results For postoperative patients preserving ICBN, it's less to occur paresthesia and pain of the post-medial upper arm, compared to that of patients removing ICBN (P<0.01). However, no difference appeared between two kinds of surgery procedures for local recurrence rate and distant metastasis rate. Conclusions For patients underwent breast cancer radical mastectomy preserving ICBN, it's better to relieve postoperative pain and improve quality of life.

Key words: Breast cancer, Modified radical mastectomy, Intercostobrachial nerve(ICBN)

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