"Prepectoral techniques place tissue expanders under the skin on top of the pectoralis muscle. The tissue expanders are in essence temporary implants. Tissue expanders are left in place in this position during a recovery period of approximately two months -- during which the che…
"Prepectoral techniques place tissue expanders under the skin on top of the pectoralis muscle. The tissue expanders are in essence temporary implants. Tissue expanders are left in place in this position during a recovery period of approximately two months -- during which the che…
"Prepectoral techniques place tissue expanders under the skin on top of the pectoralis muscle. The tissue expanders are in essence temporary implants. Tissue expanders are left in place in this position during a recovery period of approximately two months -- during which the che…
"Prepectoral techniques place tissue expanders under the skin on top of the pectoralis muscle. The tissue expanders are in essence temporary implants. Tissue expanders are left in place in this position during a recovery period of approximately two months -- during which the che…
The type of surgical treatment in breast cancer shows strong regional variation. The aim of studies I-III was to specifically investigate causes of the disparity in breast conservation and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) rates in the six Swedish healthcare regions. All wom…
The present thesis consists of three thematic parts in relation to breast cancer: (a) practice of breast self - examination (BSE), (b) screening mammography attendance and (c) adjustment to breast cancer surgery / mastectomy. The aims of the respective studies are (a) to examine…