Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is a surgical protocol designed to reduce the disabling psychological effects of radical or skin-sparing mastectomy. The preservation of the nipple-areola complex produces a more-natural result of the breast reconstruction, but this preservation is suspected of increasing tumor local recurrence. To reduce this risk, different approaches have been proposed: restrict the inclusion criteria and/or add localized radiation therapy. The local recurrence rate in recent series of patients receiving NSM is comparable with the local recurrence rate in modified radical or skin-sparing mastectomies. Today, the quality of the subcutaneous mastectomy technique allows for a more radical glandular removal, especially in the retroareolar area; therefore, local recurrence is observed in 3-6% of patients at 5 years, consistent with traditional mastectomy.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy--is it worth the risk? / J.Y. Petit, U. Veronesi, V. Lohsiriwat, P. Rey, G. Curigliano, S. Martella, C. Garusi, F. De Lorenzi, A. Manconi, E. Botteri, F. Didier, R. Orecchia, M. Rietjens. - In: NATURE REVIEWS. CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 1759-4774. - 8:12(2011 Oct 25), pp. 742-747.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy--is it worth the risk?
G. Curigliano;E. Botteri;R. OrecchiaPenultimo
;M. RietjensUltimo
2011
Abstract
Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is a surgical protocol designed to reduce the disabling psychological effects of radical or skin-sparing mastectomy. The preservation of the nipple-areola complex produces a more-natural result of the breast reconstruction, but this preservation is suspected of increasing tumor local recurrence. To reduce this risk, different approaches have been proposed: restrict the inclusion criteria and/or add localized radiation therapy. The local recurrence rate in recent series of patients receiving NSM is comparable with the local recurrence rate in modified radical or skin-sparing mastectomies. Today, the quality of the subcutaneous mastectomy technique allows for a more radical glandular removal, especially in the retroareolar area; therefore, local recurrence is observed in 3-6% of patients at 5 years, consistent with traditional mastectomy.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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