Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Modified Radical Mastectomy

Total mastectomy with axillary node dissection, but with preservation of the pectoral muscles.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Total mastectomy with axillary node dissection, but with preservation of the pectoral muscles.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Mastectomy, Modified Radical
  • Modified Mastectomy
  • Mastectomies, Modified
  • Mastectomies, Modified Radical
  • Mastectomy, Modified
  • Modified Mastectomies
  • Modified Radical Mastectomies
  • Radical Mastectomies, Modified
  • Radical Mastectomy, Modified
  • Patey Mastectomy
  • Mastectomy, Patey

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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

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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.678w.476

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Modified Radical Mastectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015411. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015411
  2. Modified Radical Mastectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72085299