Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Simple Mastectomy

Removal of only the breast tissue and nipple and a small portion of the overlying skin.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Removal of only the breast tissue and nipple and a small portion of the overlying skin.

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Classification

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Mastectomy, Simple
  • Total Mastectomy
  • Mastectomies, Simple
  • Mastectomies, Total
  • Mastectomy, Total
  • Simple Mastectomies
  • Total Mastectomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

89

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Previous Indexing

  • Breast Neoplasms/surgery (1966-1988)
  • Breast/surgery (1966-1988)
  • Mastectomy (1966-1988)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E04w.466w.754

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Simple Mastectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015413. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015413
  2. Simple Mastectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72389767