Mastectomy skin flap necrosis: challenges and solutions

SA Robertson, JA Jeevaratnam, A Agrawal… - … Cancer: Targets and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Mastectomy skin flap necrosis (MSFN) has a reported incidence of 5%–30% in
the literature. It is often a significant and underappreciated problem. The aim of this article …

Systematic review of therapeutic nipple-sparing versus skin-sparing mastectomy

RA Agha, Y Al Omran, G Wellstead, H Sagoo, I Barai… - BJS open, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background The use of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is increasing, despite unproven
oncological safety in the therapeutic setting. The aim of this systematic review was to …

Skin flap necrosis after mastectomy with reconstruction: a prospective study

CB Matsen, B Mehrara, A Eaton, D Capko… - Annals of surgical …, 2016 - Springer
Background Rates of mastectomy with immediate reconstruction are rising. Skin flap
necrosis after this procedure is a recognized complication that can have an impact on …

Is there a preferred incision location for nipple-sparing mastectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis

DA Daar, SA Abdou, L Rosario, WJ Rifkin… - Plastic and …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: The incidence of nipple-sparing mastectomy is rising, but no single incision
type has been proven to be superior. This study systematically evaluated the rate and …

Mastectomy flap thickness and complications in nipple-sparing mastectomy: objective evaluation using magnetic resonance imaging

JD Frey, AA Salibian, M Choi… - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background: Ischemic complications after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) have been
associated with numerous variables. However, the impact of NSM flap thickness has been …

Outcome evaluation after 2023 nipple-sparing mastectomies: our experience

R De Vita, G Zoccali, EM Buccheri… - Plastic and …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background: Although quadrantectomy and lumpectomy help diminish the psychological
and physical devastation inflicted, mastectomy is still elected in 20 to 30 percent of breast …

[HTML][HTML] Breast reconstruction following conservative mastectomies: predictors of complications and outcomes

SH Voineskos, SG Frank, PG Cordeiro - Gland surgery, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Breast reconstruction can be performed using a variety of techniques, most commonly
categorized into an alloplastic approach or an autologous tissue method. Both strategies …

Minimal access vs conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy

JH Kim, JM Ryu, SJ Bae, BS Ko, JE Choi, KS Kim… - JAMA …, 2024 - jamanetwork.com
Importance While nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for breast cancer was only performed
using the open method in the past, its frequency using endoscopic and robotic surgical …

Oncologic outcomes and technical considerations of nipple-sparing mastectomies in breast cancer: experience of 425 cases from a single institution

A Shimo, K Tsugawa, S Tsuchiya, R Yoshie… - Breast Cancer, 2016 - Springer
Background Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is an advantageous treatment option,
providing a complete cure and good cosmetic results. We tested whether NSM is a surgically …

Oncological and surgical outcomes after nipple-sparing mastectomy: do incisions matter?

CA Donovan, AP Harit, A Chung, J Bao… - Annals of surgical …, 2016 - Springer
Background While nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for the treatment of breast cancer is
becoming more accepted, technical aspects are still evolving. Data regarding risk factors …