Abstract
Conservative mastectomy with preservation of the nipple areolar complex is now considered a safe and effective technique in properly selected patients. Good candidates for this procedure include women with small to moderate breast volume having therapeutic or prophylactic mastectomy. Both autologous and prosthetic options are available; however prosthetic techniques are performed more frequently. Prosthetic approaches include immediate 1-stage (direct to implant) or 2-atge (tissue expander/implant) techniques. Delayed prosthetic reconstruction is also possible with conservative mastectomy. This manuscript will review the 1-stage and 2-stage methods with an emphasis on indication, surgical techniques, and outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-54 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Gland Surgery |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Breast implants
- Breast reconstruction
- Conservative mastectomy
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
- Tissue expanders
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery