Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Subcutaneous Mastectomy

Excision of breast tissue with preservation of overlying skin, nipple, and areola so that breast form may be reconstructed.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Excision of breast tissue with preservation of overlying skin, nipple, and areola so that breast form may be reconstructed.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Mastectomy, Subcutaneous
  • Mastectomies, Subcutaneous
  • Subcutaneous 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)

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.466w.823

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Subcutaneous Mastectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015414. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015414
  2. Subcutaneous Mastectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72259132