| Literature DB >> 26855906 |
Gustavo Zucca-Matthes1, Cícero Urban1, André Vallejo1.
Abstract
Over time, variations of mastectomy came up and started allowing the oncological safety and the possibility of an immediate breast reconstruction. Nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) procedures have strongly increased in frequency and have become one of the best alternatives to treat breast cancer, also improving overall aesthetic outcomes and the achievement of contralateral breast symmetry. The nipple areola-complex (NAC) must be considered the identity of the breast concerning self-esteem of patients. This paper will remind the main anatomical topics around the nipple and breast ducts.Entities:
Keywords: Breast; anatomy; breast cancer; breast conserving treatment; mammoplasty; mastectomy; nipple
Year: 2016 PMID: 26855906 PMCID: PMC4716863 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2227-684X.2015.05.10
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gland Surg ISSN: 2227-684X