Midclavicular to inframammary fold measurement, a method of evaluation for nipple sparing mastectomy

Preoperative assessment is vital to properly select patients for nipple sparing mastectomies (NSM). The objective of this paper is to describe a novel method, measuring from mid-clavicle to inframammary fold (IMF), to determine tissue envelope characteristics when evaluating a patient for a single stage, IMF incision NSM.

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Visual assessment of scapular position following delayed breast reconstruction with the latissimus dorsi flap or the thoracodorsal artery perforator flap

The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap and the thoracodorsal artery perforator (TAP) flap can both be used for delayed breast reconstruction. There is an ongoing debate, whether the LD flap causes shoulder and arm morbidity in the short as well as the long term. The TAP flap technique has been developed to avoid the possible morbidity caused by the harvest of the LD flap. The aim of this study was to develop a method for photographic assessment of the back and position of the scapula following delayed breast reconstruction using the LD flap or the TAP flap

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The combination single CT scan for breast cancer staging and reconstruction

Computerised tomography (CT) scans are necessary for breast cancer staging. Abdominal based free flap breast reconstruction is aided by preoperative CT angiograms (CTA). However, this additional scan increases the radiation dose to the patient, uses valuable resources and may be an inconvenience to the patient.

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The impact of partial breast reconstruction with lateral chest wall perforator flaps on post-operative cancer surveillance

Partial breast reconstruction (PBR) with chest wall perforator flaps (CWPFs) has extended the indications for breast conserving surgery (BCS) for women with breast cancer. As this is a relatively new technique, there is paucity of literature reporting the effects on surveillance mammograms. The aim of this paper is to characterize the mammographic findings of post BCS breast after CWPF and evaluate the outcomes and impact on surveillance mammograms.

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Prof. Michael Gnant: escalation and de-escalation of primary breast cancer treatment

The 12th Shanghai International Breast Cancer Symposium (SIBCS) was successfully held with wide-range scientific content and different categories during October 19–21, 2017. Organized by Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Committee of Breast Cancer Society (CACA-CBCS), Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center and Shanghai Anticancer Association, the meeting featured with diversified categories and wide range of topics. Meanwhile, the emerging journal Annals of Breast Surgery was formally presented during the meeting and with great honor, the editorial office took the chance to interview some key-note speakers.

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Honorary Editor-in-Chief 

Zhimin Shao

Prof. Zhimin Shao, Distinguished Professor of Fudan University, is one of the first batch of Distinguished Professor of Chang Jiang Scholars. He presently serves as the Director of Fudan University Cancer Institute and Breast Cancer Institute; Chairman of department of surgery and department of breast surgery in Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center; honorary Chairman of Breast Cancer Society, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association; Vice Chairman of Oncology Branch Committee, Chinese Medical Association; honorary Chairman of Breast Cancer Society, Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association; Chairman of Oncology Branch Committee, Shanghai Medical Association; Chairman of the Eighth Asian Breast Cancer Society, and Member of the St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Consensus Panel.

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Editor-in-Chief 

Jiong Wu

Prof. Jiong Wu presently serves as Vice President of Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center; Chairman Designate of Breast Cancer Society, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association; Chairman of Breast Cancer Society, Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association; Vice Chairman of Tumor Targeted Therapy Committee, Shanghai Medical Association.

Prof. Wu obtained M.D. degree from Shanghai Medical School, Fudan University (Former Shanghai Medical University) in 1998. Prof. Wu was academic visitor for breast cancer basic research at UCLA in 1998 supporting by UICC ICRETT fund. He also had an opportunity for professional development of stage I breast reconstruction at M.D. Anderson Center (Texas, Houston, USA) in 2004.

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