Nipple-areolar complex ischemia and necrosis in nipple-sparing mastectomy
Introduction Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM), combined with immediate breast
reconstruction, has become the preferred surgical option to achieve better patient
satisfaction and aesthetic outcome. However, nipple-areolar complex (NAC) ischemia and
necrosis are common complications following nipple-sparing technique. Materials and
methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 220 breasts that underwent NSM and
immediate reconstruction from May 2010 to December 2016 at our institute. For accurate …
reconstruction, has become the preferred surgical option to achieve better patient
satisfaction and aesthetic outcome. However, nipple-areolar complex (NAC) ischemia and
necrosis are common complications following nipple-sparing technique. Materials and
methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 220 breasts that underwent NSM and
immediate reconstruction from May 2010 to December 2016 at our institute. For accurate …