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Mammographic screening of TRAM flap breast reconstructions for detection of nonpalpable recurrent cancer.

Radiology

July 2002

Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Taubman Center 2910N, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0326, USA.

Purpose: To evaluate findings from routine mammographic screenings in patients with transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap reconstructions.

Materials And Methods: During a 25-month study period, 214 consecutive screening mammograms in 113 asymptomatic women (mean age, 51 years) with TRAM flap reconstructions were obtained. Mastectomies were performed for cancer in 106 (94%) of the 113 women and for prophylaxis in seven (6%).

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Palpable breast thickening: role of mammography and US in cancer detection.

Radiology

June 2002

Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Systems, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Taubman Center 2910N, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0326, USA.

Purpose: To determine the frequency of breast carcinoma and ascertain the diagnostic yield of mammography and breast ultrasonography (US) in the detection of breast carcinoma in women with palpable breast thickening.

Materials And Methods: One hundred twenty-three consecutive cases of breast thickening (103 patients) during a 1-year period were reviewed. Experienced breast examiners prospectively identified patients with breast thickening.

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