Abstract
The recent development and popularity of skin-sparing mastectomy undoubtedly stems from the fact that it proposes an autogenous tissue reconstruction of high quality. Several non-randomized studies suggest that skin sparing mastectomy does not add a risk of local recurrence. Although there is still a little scepticism, skin sparing mastectomy has become an integral part of the surgical armamentarium in case of mastectomy for small or in situ cancer and for prophylactic mastectomy in high-risk patients. Some Authors have suggested that the skin sparing mastectomy provides favorable results also in case of more advanced tumors in comparison with the standard mastectomy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Technique |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Milan |
Pages | 33-41 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788847053342, 9788847053335 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)