Managing necrosis of the nipple-areola complex in breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy: Immediate nipple-areola complex reconstruction with banked skin. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Jan 2014, Vol. 133(1), p.73e-74e.
Park, S.W., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2014/01000/Managing_Necrosis_of_the_Nipple_Areola_Complex_in.52.aspx
Nipple-sparing mastectomy is perceived to have certain aesthetic benefits that improve the outcomes of breast reconstruction. When the spared nipple or areola is necrotized, however, suboptimal outcomes will follow. Conservative treatment with secondary healing has been the main approach to date when nipple-areola complex necrosis occurs.
