Factors associated with alteration of nipple or skin sensation and impact of duration of time following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM): an analysis of 460 cases with comparison of conventional versus endoscopic- or robotic-assisted NSM

Factors associated with alteration of nipple or skin sensation and impact of duration of time following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM): an analysis of 460 cases with comparison of conventional versus endoscopic- or robotic-assisted NSM

Abstract Background The current study aims to evaluate the nipple and skin sensation following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and identify patient-, surgical-, or treatment-related factors affecting nipple or skin sensation in this cohort. Methods Patients who received NSM with postoperative nipple...

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Main Authors: Hung-Wen Lai, Yi-Lin Chang, Korawan Chandrachamnong, Mee-Hoong See, Hsin-I Huang, Shih-Lung Lin, Dar-Yuan Fang, Shou-Tung Chen, Dar-Ren Chen, Chi Wei Mok, Fiona Tsui-Fen Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM)
Nipple sensation
Skin sensation
Nipple areola complex (NAC)
Breast cancer
Conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy (C-NSM)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-023-03107-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-023-03107-5

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