ABPS ABPS Breast Surgery & Oncoplastic Reconstruction 2

Question 1

Which technique is used to correct tuberous breast deformity by releasing the constricted lower pole?

Accepted Answer

Radial scoring of the breast parenchyma

Answer

Radial scoring (release) of the constricted breast parenchyma expands the lower pole and corrects the tuberous deformity.

Question 2

In the Wise-pattern (anchor scar) reduction mammaplasty, which pedicle provides the best nipple vascularity for large reductions?

Accepted Answer

Inferior pedicle

Answer

The inferior pedicle maintains reliable blood supply to the nipple-areola complex and is the most versatile pedicle for large reductions.

Question 3

Mondor's disease following breast surgery is characterized by thrombophlebitis of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Thoracoepigastric vein

Answer

Mondor's disease is superficial thrombophlebitis of the thoracoepigastric vein, presenting as a palpable, cord-like structure on the breast.

Question 4

What is the recommended sentinel lymph node biopsy timing relative to immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

It is performed at the same surgical setting as mastectomy and reconstruction

Answer

Sentinel lymph node biopsy is performed concurrently during the mastectomy, before the reconstruction proceeds, in the same operative setting.

Question 5

Which oncoplastic technique involves moving the nipple-areola complex to a higher position while reshaping the remaining breast tissue after partial mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

Level II oncoplastic reduction

Answer

Level II oncoplastic reduction reshapes the breast parenchyma and repositions the nipple-areola complex following partial mastectomy for tumors requiring significant tissue resection.

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ABPS ABPS Breast Surgery & Oncoplastic Reconstruction 2