Bipedicled Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Versus Traditional Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Comparison of 2 Alternative Techniques in Order to Save Nipple-Areola Complex

Conclusions Bipedicled nipple-sparing mastectomy is a valid technique to improve patients' quality of life in large and ptotic breasts otherwise candidate to a skin-sparing mastectomy, but only a progressive learning curve can minimize complications. No significant statistical differences have been observed in terms of complication rates and aesthetical outcomes between the 2 groups. An accurate selection of patients is mandatory in order to obtain low complication rates and good aesthetical outcome.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast Surgery Source Type: research