Thursday 31 January 2013

Microsurgical breast reconstruction for nipple-sparing mastectomy

Microsurgical breast reconstruction for nipple-sparing mastectomy. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Feb 2013, Vol. 131(2), p.139(e)-147(e).

Tanna, N., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2013/02000/Microsurgical_Breast_Reconstruction_for.3.aspx

Nipple-sparing mastectomy warrants thorough preoperative evaluation to effectively achieve risk reduction, high patient satisfaction, and improved aesthetic outcome. To the authors' knowledge, this review represents the largest series of microsurgical breast reconstructions following nipple-sparing mastectomies.