Technical advances in skin sparing mastectomy.

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Grant Carlson, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2011
• Publisher: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © 2011 Grant W. Carlson.
• License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/396901
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: International Journal of Surgical Oncology
• ISSN: 2090-1402
• Volume: 2011
• Start Page: 396901
• End Page: 396901
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery; Health Sciences, Oncology

Abstract

Skin sparing mastectomy has resulted in marked improvement in the aesthetic results of immediate breast reconstruction. Mature data has confirmed its oncological safety in the treatment of breast cancer. The procedure has gained wide acceptance and has undergone numerous technical advances since its introduction over twenty years ago. Careful patient selection and choice of skin incisions are necessary to avoid complications.