radical mastectomy

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo breast-conserving surgery
modified radical mastectomy
gptkbp:complication lymphedema
chronic pain
shoulder dysfunction
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:William_Stewart_Halsted
gptkbp:firstPerformed late 19th century
gptkbp:followedBy reconstructive surgery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label radical mastectomy
gptkbp:lessCommon modern breast cancer treatment
gptkbp:removes axillary lymph nodes
entire breast tissue
pectoralis major muscle
gptkbp:requires general anesthesia
gptkbp:usedFor breast cancer treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Stewart_Halsted
gptkb:William_S._Halsted
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5