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Which structures are preserved in Scanlon’s modified radical mastectomy ?

A
Lateral pectoral nerves
B
Level II nodes in the axilla
C
Pectoral fascia
D
Nipple and the areola
High-Yield Explanation
Modified Radical Mastoidectomy (MRM) : 2 types – Auchincloss MRM : Both pectoralis major and minor are preserved with removal of level I and II axillary nodes only. Patey’s MRM : Pectoralis minor is removed with complete axillary clearance of nodes up to level III. - Scanlon’s modification of Patey’s MRM : Instead of removing pectoralis minor, the muscle is just divided to that level 3 nodes can be removed.

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