Does abnormal alpha-catenin expression in invasive breast cancer correlate with poor patient survival?
alpha-Catenin, especially its cytoplasmic expression, seems to be a more sensitive prognostic marker than the other members of the E-cadherin complex in invasive breast cancer.
The fasciocutaneous flap in the cervical-thoracic region may provide a large area of flap, and can be easily transferred. It's an ideal flap for the repair of skin defect in the facio-cervical region, especially for the repair of the wounds with infection or exposure of vessel, nerve and tendon.