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Oncoplastic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy And Immediate Reconstruction In Non-Ideal Candidates, Aaron I. Dadzie, Paul Berry

Research Symposium

Background: Mastectomies have long been used as a surgical treatment for malignant and benign disorders of the breast, both as a therapy and prophylaxis in high-risk patients. A nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) allows for removal of most of the glandular and ductal tissues while preserving the surface architecture of the nipple-areola complex (NAC). In satisfactory surgical candidates, this procedure allows for superior aesthetic outcomes compared to other mastectomy techniques and minimizes the need for additional procedures to reconstruct the nipple. Here, we summarize the established treatment standards and suggest an expansion of the established surgical techniques and selection criteria of NSM …