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Use of bilateral prophylactic nipple-sparing mastectomy in patients with high risk of breast cancer.
The British journal of surgery - 1 Sept 2020
Valero M G, Moo T-A, Muhsen S, Zabor E C, Stempel M, Pusic A, Gemignani M L, Morrow M, Sacchini V
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 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...
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