AIM: Validation of oncological and reconstructive efficacy of nipple sparing subcutaneous mastectomy. METHODS: We enrolled 50 patients on behalf of Humanitas Centro Catanese di Oncologia fulfilling appropriate reconstructive and oncological criteria to undergo nipple sparing subcutaneous mastectomy. We preferably selected women with medium size-small breast affected by early stage breast cancer peripherally located with intra-operative negative frozen section of the major ducts. RESULTS: fourty-six patients were alive after a mean follow-up of 5.5 years. We observed a single case of local recurrence in the nipple successfully treated with local excision. Five patients presented metastatic disease. One is currently alive, 4 died because of progressive disease. CONCLUSIONS: Our study supports other findings regarding safety and efficacy of nipple sparing subcutaneous mastectomy for selected patients.
AIM: Validation of oncological and reconstructive efficacy of nipple sparing subcutaneous mastectomy. METHODS: We enrolled 50 patients on behalf of Humanitas Centro Catanese di Oncologia fulfilling appropriate reconstructive and oncological criteria to undergo nipple sparing subcutaneous mastectomy. We preferably selected women with medium size-small breast affected by early stage breast cancer peripherally located with intra-operative negative frozen section of the major ducts. RESULTS: fourty-six patients were alive after a mean follow-up of 5.5 years. We observed a single case of local recurrence in the nipple successfully treated with local excision. Five patients presented metastatic disease. One is currently alive, 4 died because of progressive disease. CONCLUSIONS: Our study supports other findings regarding safety and efficacy of nipple sparing subcutaneous mastectomy for selected patients.
Authors: Markus Niemeyera; Johannes Ettla; Birgit Plattnera; Rainer Schmida; Daniel Müllerb; Hans-Günther Machensb; Marion Kiechlea; Stefan Paepkea Journal: Breast Care (Basel) Date: 2010-08-06 Impact factor: 2.860
Authors: Vinay Rawlani; Julia Fiuk; Sarah A Johnson; Donald W Buck; Elliot Hirsch; Nora Hansen; Seema Khan; Neil A Fine; John Ys Kim Journal: Can J Plast Surg Date: 2011