False about Patey's Mastectomy.
Also known as MRM
Intercostobranchial nerves are preserved
Axillary all nodes are removed
Pectoralis muscle is divided or retracted
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
Breast