ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2023
Inframammary versus Periareolar Incision: A Comparison of Early Complications in Nipple-sparing Mastectomy.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction in Patients with Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Pooled it
- Enhancing Aesthetic Breast Surgery Training: A 10-Year Comparison of Outcomes Between Resident- and Attending-Led Cosmetic Breast Procedures at a Single Institution.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Assisted Breast Reconstruction With Biosynthetic Mesh and Implants: A Pilot Study.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- National Survey on Attitudes of Brazilian Breast Surgeons Regarding Oncoplastic Surgery: Success of a Training Model.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Assessing aesthetic outcomes of different incision types for nipple-sparing mastectomy followed by radiation therapy in prepectoral direct-to-implant breast reconstruction: a retrospective study.World journal of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Real-world data of perioperative complications in prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction: a prospective cohort study.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Article
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Background: Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM), either used therapeutically or prophylactically, may yield more complications than conventional mastectomy. The incision may affect aesthetic outcome and complication rates, with periareolar incisions being associated with nipple-areolar complex (NAC) necrosis. Methods: Early complications were compared between NSM performed in 2015-2022 using inframammary fold (IMF) or periareolar incisions. Results: Overall, 180 procedures in 152 patients (bilateral NSM = 28) were included (IMF = 104; periareolar = 76). Mean age (47 versus 43.9 years; Conclusions: Both incisions are viable options; however, the risk of NAC necrosis increased with the periareolar approach. Further research is required.
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