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Techniques and Outcomes of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer

Techniques and Outcomes of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer Tailored therapy for breast cancer with conservation of uninvolved tissue is becoming increasingly important, especially as the benefits of breast reconstruction are recognized. Preservation of the nipple areolar complex during mastectomy is emerging as a viable option in selected patients. Technical considerations for prevention of adverse outcomes such as nipple necrosis are reviewed, along with implications for reconstructive method and outcomes. Finally, the oncologic efficacy of nipple-sparing mastectomy is discussed in the context of occult nipple disease and local recurrence. Standardization of technique, optimization of aesthetic outcome, and examination of long-term prognosis represent future areas of development. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Breast Cancer Reports Springer Journals

Techniques and Outcomes of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer

Current Breast Cancer Reports , Volume 5 (2) – Apr 9, 2013

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 by Springer Science+Business Media New York
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Oncology; Internal Medicine; Surgical Oncology
ISSN
1943-4588
eISSN
1943-4596
DOI
10.1007/s12609-013-0107-y
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Abstract

Tailored therapy for breast cancer with conservation of uninvolved tissue is becoming increasingly important, especially as the benefits of breast reconstruction are recognized. Preservation of the nipple areolar complex during mastectomy is emerging as a viable option in selected patients. Technical considerations for prevention of adverse outcomes such as nipple necrosis are reviewed, along with implications for reconstructive method and outcomes. Finally, the oncologic efficacy of nipple-sparing mastectomy is discussed in the context of occult nipple disease and local recurrence. Standardization of technique, optimization of aesthetic outcome, and examination of long-term prognosis represent future areas of development.

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Current Breast Cancer ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: Apr 9, 2013

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