Objective:To investigate the effect of crescent-shaped incision for modified radical mastectomy.
Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 129 cases of breast cancer. Modified radical mastectomy was done in all cases, of which, crescent-shaped incision was used in 51 caes (group A) and steward transverse incision was nsed in 78 cases (group B). Postoperatively, incision healing, the number of axillary lymph nodes which were dissected, and the satisfaction rate of shoulder function were observed.
Results:The success rate of wound healing in group A was 90.2% (46/51),and in group B was 75.6%(59/78)(P<0.05). Satisfactory rate of shoulder function in group A was 96.1% (49/51), and in group B was 84.6% (66/78)(P<0.05).
Conclusions:The crescent-shaped incision has low skin tension, good healing outcome, satisfactory exposure of axilla and minimal impairment of shoulder function, and thus is an ideal incision for modified radical mastectomy.