False about Patey’s Mastectomy.
Correct Answer: Intercostobranchial nerves are preserved
Description: Ans. (b) Intercosto branchial nerves are preserved (Ref Bailey and Love 27th edition Page 877)Patey's mastectomy:* Remove:# Whole breast# Including nipple, areola# All fat, fascia and 3 level Lymphnodes# Pectoralis minor divided or retracted (Actually Patey will remove)* Preserve:# Axillary vessels# Bell's nerve# Nerve to LatissimusInter costobranchial nerves usually divided during surgery
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