Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with prior breast irradiation: Are patients at higher risk for reconstructive complications? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Aug 2014, Vol. 134(2), p.202e-206e.
Alperovich, M., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2014/08000/Nipple_Sparing_Mastectomy_in_Patients_with_Prior.6.aspx
Reconstruction in the setting of prior breast irradiation is conventionally considered a higher-risk procedure. Limited data exist regarding nipple-sparing mastectomy in irradiated breasts, a higher-risk procedure in higher-risk patients.
