Predictors of nipple ischemia after nipple sparing mastectomy. The breast journal, Jan/Feb 2014, Vol. 20(1), p.69-73.
Carlson, G.W., et al.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tbj.12208/full
Nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) has become an accepted approach in selected cases of breast cancer and prophylactic mastectomy. Various surgical techniques have been described and nipple ischemia has been a common complication. Potential risk factors for nipple ischemia after NSM are examined. To examine predisposing factors for nipple ischemia after NSM. Prospective evaluation of 71 consecutive NSM in 45 patients from 2009 to 2011 was performed.
