False about Patey's Mastectomy.: (A) Also known as MRM, (B) Intercostobranchial nerves are preserved, (C) Axillary all nodes are removed, (D) Pectoralis muscle is divided or retracted
Answer is B. 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