A process such as sectoral resection of the breast is an operation whose purpose is to remove part of it, or, more simply put, the sector. Surgeons use this surgical intervention, especially for cancer. The concept of the sector itself is rather vague, and it is rather difficult to distinguish it from the point of view of anatomy, but it has been proved that it is such a site of blood supply to one group of vessels that can be simply ligated during the intervention, but clinically each specialist understands this in his own way. The oncological process is usually subdivided into one that proceeds malignantly, accompanied by rapid growth and metastasis, as well as benign. Benign tumors give favorable prognoses for life. But be that as it may, they should be removed and thereby restore the normal quality of life.
How is resection different from mastectomy, and when is it used?
Often, sectoral resection is not the way to salvation, and then it is necessary to remove all the gland completely. Together with the gland, all adjacent lymph nodes that are located in the armpits are also removed. Such surgery is called a mastectomy and requires great care during its implementation. Such tactics of surgical treatment are used for malignant oncological process. On the contrary, resection is a treatment method that is used in a benign process.
Age and hormones, as well as how to prepare
It is no secret that the reproductive system of a woman directly depends on the hormonal background. When hormone imbalance begins, problems begin, and especially with the breast. A fairly large percentage of women are susceptible to the development of breast cancer, and then resection is something that can radically cure the patient. Problems with hormones can also affect other organs, this should be taken into account during professional examinations.
Before conducting surgical treatment, it is worthwhile to find out all the questions that may arise before carrying out this procedure, and tell the woman what resection is and how it will be performed in her case. It is also worthwhile to comprehensively examine the patient and pay special attention to the tactics of anesthesia. Anesthesia depends on the complexity of the operation and the severity of the underlying and concomitant diseases. It will not be superfluous to repeat ultrasound and mammography.
Operation Tactics
Before performing the operation, it is worth drawing a contour of the alleged incisions on the surface of the gland; for greater accuracy, ultrasound can and sometimes needs to be used. With this approach to surgery, the trauma will be much less, and the cosmetic outcome of the operation is much better. After anesthesia is performed, the surgeon begins the work, which makes the incision. The resection itself is a radial incision of the gland tissue towards the nipple; bleeding stops along the wound.
After removal of the pathological focus, the wound is sutured, and it is important not to leave cavities, but to capture the wound bottom with a ligature. It is best to stitch the skin with a cosmetic seam, then the scar will be less noticeable. And drainage is introduced into the wound itself, which will prevent the accumulation of fluid and thereby prevent complications. A sterile dressing is applied over the surgical wound.
It is important that everything that has been removed be subjected to histological examination, and it is best if it is carried out in the shortest possible time, in which case, change the approach to treatment. Further treatment promotes wound healing and the prevention of postoperative complications. If they themselves do not resolve, the seams should be removed optimally for 7-10 days, then the scar will be strong, and there will be less traces.
And then what?
Resection is, first of all, an operation, but if everything is done as it should, it will not bring danger, but will only help restore the quality of life. An important stage in the postoperative period is the prevention of infectious complications. But the use of antibiotics, as well as regular care of the postoperative wound, minimize this risk. In addition, drainage does not allow accumulation of blood or exudate, which can also be an excellent environment for the development of microorganisms. With the current level of medical care and the qualifications of doctors, the risk of complications is minimized.