Article
Nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with BRCA1/2 mutations and variants of uncertain significance.
The British journal of surgery - 1 Oct 2015
Manning A T, Wood C, Eaton A, Stempel M, Capko D, Pusic A, Morrow M, Sacchini V
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is associated with improved cosmesis and is being performed increasingly. Its role in BRCA mutation carriers has not been well described. This was a study of the indications for, and outcomes of, NSM in BRCA mutation carriers. METHODS: BRCA mutation carriers who underwent NSM were identified. Details of patient demographics, surgical procedures, complications, and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
