(a) Radical or modified radical mastectomy.
- (1) Limitation of movement of shoulder and arm.
- (2) Permanent swelling of the arm.
- (3) Loss of the skin of the chest requiring skin graft.
- (4) Recurrence of malignancy, if present.
- (5) Decreased sensation or numbness of the inner aspect of the arm and chest wall.
(b) Simple mastectomy.
- (1) Loss of skin of the chest requiring skin graft.
- (2) Recurrence of malignancy, if present.
- (3) Decreased sensation or numbness of the nipple.
(c) Lumpectomy.
- (1) Loss of skin of the chest requiring skin graft.
- (2) Recurrence of malignancy, if present.
- (3) Decreased sensation or numbness of the nipple.
(d) Open biopsy.
- (1) Loss of skin of the chest requiring skin graft.
- (2) Recurrence of malignancy, if present.
- (3) Decreased sensation or numbness of the nipple.
Source Note:The provisions of this §602.9 adopted to be effective December 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 7985.