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Nipple‐sparing mastectomy (NSM) is being performed increasingly for risk reduction in high‐risk groups. There are limited data regarding complications and oncological outcomes in women undergoing bilateral prophylactic NSM. This study… Click to show full abstract
Nipple‐sparing mastectomy (NSM) is being performed increasingly for risk reduction in high‐risk groups. There are limited data regarding complications and oncological outcomes in women undergoing bilateral prophylactic NSM. This study reviewed institutional experience with prophylactic NSM, and examined the indications, rates of postoperative complications, incidence of occult malignant disease and subsequent breast cancer diagnosis.
Keywords:
bilateral prophylactic;
sparing mastectomy;
high risk;
breast cancer;
nipple sparing
Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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