ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022
Targeted Nipple Areola Complex Reinnervation: Technical Considerations and Surgical Efficiency in Implant-based Breast Reconstruction.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Nipple Areolar Complex (NAC) Neurotization After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of the Literature.The breast journal · 2025Pooled it
- Nipple-areolar complex neurotization in implant-based breast reconstruction: a narrative review.Gland surgery · 2026Review
- Nipple-Areolar Complex Neurotization Following Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction for Solitary Breast Neurofibroma.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Effect of Intercostal Nerve Coaptation on Postoperative Pain in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.Journal of breast cancer · 2025Article
- Commentary: Examination of Sensory Recovery of Breasts Reconstructed With Silicone Breast Implants After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Reinnervation of Free Nipple Grafts Associated With Improved Erection Function.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Nerve Grafts in Breast Reconstruction: A Narrative Review.The breast journal · 2025Review
- Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Breast Pain.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- Careful Where You Cut: Strategies for Successful Nerve-preserving Mastectomy.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- Sensate immediate breast reconstruction.Gland surgery · 2024Review
- Counselling Framework for GermlineCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Review
- Targeted Nipple Reinnervation in Gender-affirming Mastectomy Using Autologous Nerve Graft.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- A patient with newly diagnosed breast cancer found to have mosaic TP53 likely pathogenic variant.CA: a cancer journal for cliniciansArticle
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Abstract
Background: Despite promising pilot study results, adoption of neurotization of immediate implant-based reconstructions has not occurred. Methods: For surgeons interested in adopting breast reinnervation techniques, we present ways to overcome initial barriers by decreasing operative time and maximizing chances of sensory recovery. Results: We discuss the combined experience at two academic teaching hospitals, where neurotization of both immediate tissue expander cases and direct-to-implant reconstructions are performed through varying mastectomy incisions. Conclusion: Initial barriers can be overcome by shortening operative time and providing an individualized reinnervation approach that aims to increase the chance of meaningful sensation.
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