Impact of incision type in breast cancer-conserving mastectomy: a comparative analysis of outcome - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of incision type in breast cancer-conserving mastectomy: a comparative analysis of outcome

  • By

  • Gianluca Vanni

  • Marco Pellicciaro

  • Marco Materazzo

  • Alice Bertolo

  • Amir Sadri

  • Alessio Fazi

  • Benedetto Longo

  • Massimiliano Berretta

  • Valerio Cervelli

  • Oreste Claudio Buonomo

  • October 31, 2025

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    Approximately 30% of women diagnosed with breast cancer still undergo mastectomy despite advancements in breast-conserving surgery.

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    Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) enhances immediate breast reconstruction outcomes, improving aesthetic results and quality of life.

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    NAC or mastectomy skin flap necrosis are significant complications of conserving mastectomy, leading to adverse outcomes.

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    Incision type significantly influences the risk of NAC necrosis, with periareolar and Wise-pattern incisions showing the highest rates.

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    The study aims to compare complications of conserving mastectomy across different incision types and analyze associated risk factors.

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