<strong>Introduction:</strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Mastectomy with conservation of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) in breast ...<strong>Introduction:</strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Mastectomy with conservation of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) in breast cancer care has been controversial with regards to the oncological safety of this procedure and the risk of complications including NAC necrosis. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Aim: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The objective of this study is to assess, through a literature review, the safety and reliability of a conservative NAC mastectomy in breast cancer treatment, paying attention to the rate of local recurrence and complications. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A review of the literature was conducted from PubMed data, and articles published between January 2007 and December 2017, using the terms </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">“</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nipple-sparing mastectomy”, “breast cancer”, “local recu</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">rrence”, “necrosis of the nipple”, “global complications”. The articles were</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> analyzed with regards to the following parameters of evaluation: local recurrence, recurrence rate at NAC level, global complication rates and nipple necrosis rates. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> In the 36 studies we selected, the average rate of local recurrence was 3.23%. The average rate of recurrence at the NAC was 0.81%. The average rate of complications was 20%. The average rate of necrosis of the NAC was 5.9%. The main factors of these recurrences were the tumor size > 5 cm and tumor stage > stage II. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Conservative mastectomy of the nipple-areola complex offers an aesthetic advantage and oncological safety in carefully selected patients with breast cancer.</span></span>展开更多
Background: Advantages of various mastectomy techniques include skin reduction and favorable aesthetics in Wise-pattern closures, and less visible scars in nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM). This study compares postop...Background: Advantages of various mastectomy techniques include skin reduction and favorable aesthetics in Wise-pattern closures, and less visible scars in nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM). This study compares postoperative complication profiles between Wise-pattern and nipple-sparing mastectomies in the obese population. Methods: A retrospective chart review of obese patients (BMI ≥ 30) who underwent staged breast reconstruction following Wise-pattern and nipple-sparing mastectomies at our institution between February 2016 and January 2020 was conducted. Complications between cohorts were analyzed using the independent samples t-test (2-sided) and the χ2 test. Results: A total of 232 breasts (163 Wise-pattern, 69 NSM) were re-constructed in 123 obese female patients (85 Wise-pattern, 38 NSM). Complication rates in both the Wise-pattern and NSM patient cohorts were similar following stage 1 (Wise-pattern: 30.7%, NSM: 39.1%, p = 0.212) and stage 2 (Wise-pattern: 16.6%, NSM: 15.9%, p = 0.907) of reconstruction. No statistically significant differences in rates of infection, dehiscence, seroma, hematoma or malposition of tissue expander (TE)/implant following stage 1 or stage 2 were found between cohorts. Conclusions: There were no significant differences in postoperative complication rates between the Wise-pattern and NSM cohorts of obese patients. NSM can be a viable surgical option in carefully selected obese patients and offer the advantage of concealed scarring.展开更多
Skin flap necrosis is a common postoperative complication after breast reconstruction,with an incidence of up to 43.4%among patients undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy.Necrosis can adversely impact aesthetics due to...Skin flap necrosis is a common postoperative complication after breast reconstruction,with an incidence of up to 43.4%among patients undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy.Necrosis can adversely impact aesthetics due to the need to excise nonviable tissue,and increase the risks of infection,implant loss,nipple-areola complex sacrifice and malposition.Patient-specific factors including age,body mass index,and breast size may affect the risk of necrosis.Mastectomy and reconstruction techniques(i.e.,choosing between skin-and nipple-sparing mastectomy,and between autologous and alloplastic reconstruction)may also influence necrosis rates.Intraoperative measures such as indocyanine green angiography and autologous skin banking,and the postoperative use of nitroglycerin paste for high-risk patients and warming blankets for autologous reconstruction are methods to help prevent and minimize the morbidity of skin necrosis.Herein,we share our institution’s approaches to predicting and mitigating skin necrosis,and methods of optimizing outcomes for breast reconstruction patients.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the oncologic safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for breast cancer patients based on current literature.Data Sources:A comprehensive literature search ofMedline,Embase databases was co...Objective:To evaluate the oncologic safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for breast cancer patients based on current literature.Data Sources:A comprehensive literature search ofMedline,Embase databases was conducted for studies published through March 2014.Study Selection:Our search criteria included English-language studies that focused on NSM at nipple-areola complex (NAC) involvement,patient selection,and recurrence.Prophylaxis NSM,case series or reports that based on very small population were excluded.In the end,42 studies concerning NSM and oncological safety were included into the review.Results:NSM is a surgical procedure that allows the preservation of the skin and NAC in breast cancer patients or in patients with prophylactic mastectomy.However,the oncologic safety and patient selection criteria associated with NSM are still under debate.The incidence of NAC involvement of breast cancer in recent studies ranges from 9.5% to 24.6%,which can be decreased through careful patient selection.Tumour-nipple distance,tumour size,lymph node involvement and molecular characteristics can be evaluated preoperatively by clinical examinations,imaging studies and biopsies to predict the risk of NAC involvement.Currently,there is no available standard protocol for surgical approaches to NSM or pathological examination of NSM specimens.The local recurrence (ranges from 0% to 24%) of NSM is not significantly higher than that of traditional mastectomy in selected patients based on long-term follow-up.The role of radiotherapy in NSM is still controversial and is not universally accepted.Conclusions:NSM appears to be oncologically safe following careful patient selection and assessment of margins.展开更多
Background:Mastectomy techniques have been extended to nipple-sparing mastectomy(NSM).This study aimed to assess the actual application of NSM in China and identify the factors influencing postoperative complications....Background:Mastectomy techniques have been extended to nipple-sparing mastectomy(NSM).This study aimed to assess the actual application of NSM in China and identify the factors influencing postoperative complications.Methods:The clinical data of 615 patients(641 surgeries)undergoing NSM from January 1st,2018 to December 31st,2018 at 28 centers nationwide were retrospectively analyzed to obtain the rate of NSM and investigate factors related to NSM surgery.Results:The proportion of NSM surgery performed in this study was 2.67%(17/641).Malignant breast tumors accounted for the majority of NSM surgery(559/641,87.2%).A total of 475(77.3%)patients underwent NSM combined with reconstructive surgery.The rate of reconstruction decreased with age in our study,and implants were the most common option(344/641,53.7%)in reconstruction.Radial incision was the most selected method regardless of reconstruction.However,for those who underwent reconstruction surgery,18.4%(85/462)of cases also chose curvilinear incision,while in the simple NSM surgery group,more patients chose circumareolar incision(26/136,19.1%).The tumor-to-nipple distance(TND)influenced postoperative complications(P=0.004).There were no relationships between postoperative complications and tumor size,tumor location,histologic grade,molecular subtype,nipple discharge,and axillary lymph nodes.Conclusions:NSM surgery is feasible and only TND influenced postoperative complications of NSM surgery.But the proportion of NSM surgery performed is still low in nationwide centers of China.The selection criteria for appropriate surgical methods are important for NSM in clinical practice.To optimize clinical applications of NSM,further multicenter prospective randomized controlled studies are needed.展开更多
This systematic literature review examines the impact of breast cancer treatment experiences, with a focus on mastectomy, on the psychosocial well-being of women. While previous studies have shown that mastectomy is a...This systematic literature review examines the impact of breast cancer treatment experiences, with a focus on mastectomy, on the psychosocial well-being of women. While previous studies have shown that mastectomy is associated with negative psychological outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and a loss of femininity, a new body of literature suggests that it can also be a catalyst for post-traumatic growth and personal transformation. The article argues that mastectomy experiences can initiate an individuation process that leads to a more empowered sense of self and a higher quality of life. The review identified 25 studies that employed qualitative methods and analyzed data from interviews, focus groups, and surveys. The article discusses the application of Jung’s individuation theory to categorize the experiences of women with breast cancer and links breast cancer diagnosis and treatment to the death-experience stage of the theory. The content highlights the importance of movement, contemplation, and spirituality in the healing process, and how they can help women connect with their bodies and develop a new sense of identity. Additionally, the content discusses the role of spirituality in enhancing growth and healing among indigenous native women patients with breast cancer. Overall, this article provides insights into how breast cancer treatment experiences can shape women’s identity, enhance resilience, and provide opportunities for personal growth and transformation.展开更多
Background: Breast cancer is increasingly common in society and post-mastectomy pain is a striking condition associated with surgery, both intra and postoperatively. The post-mastectomy syndrome is characterized by th...Background: Breast cancer is increasingly common in society and post-mastectomy pain is a striking condition associated with surgery, both intra and postoperatively. The post-mastectomy syndrome is characterized by the persistence of pain for more than 3 months after the procedure. It is mostly of neuropathic origin and is highly refractory to treatments, which vary from clinical to surgical measures and alternative techniques. In this context, it is essential to understand the possible approaches to these patients. Objective: Understand alternatives for pain management in patients undergoing mastectomy, especially in those in whom pain persists for more than 3 months. Methods: Systematic literature review, conducted in the Virtual Health Library databases includes: Lilacs, SciELO, Medline, PubMed and Cochrane between 2018 and 2023, restricted to articles in English with the descriptors: Mastectomy, chronic Pain, Nerve Blocks and Breast Cancer. 317 articles were found involving the descriptors presented, all in English. After reading the abstracts, 28 articles were selected. Results: This review analyzed 28 scientific studies that rigorously met the previously established characteristics in the sample selection. The synthesis included the following aspects: author/year of publication, article title, objective, type of study and database. Conclusion: It was concluded that, according to the analyzed studies, post-mastectomy pain is a problem that has increased its incidence and that needs the attention of health professionals. The use of antineuropathic medications, nerve blocks, fat grafting, lymph node transplantation, therapy, physical activity and acupuncture are some examples of therapeutic approaches for these women. Therefore, the team must assist the patients, seeking to provide a better prognosis, quality of life and comfort.展开更多
文摘<strong>Introduction:</strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Mastectomy with conservation of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) in breast cancer care has been controversial with regards to the oncological safety of this procedure and the risk of complications including NAC necrosis. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Aim: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The objective of this study is to assess, through a literature review, the safety and reliability of a conservative NAC mastectomy in breast cancer treatment, paying attention to the rate of local recurrence and complications. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A review of the literature was conducted from PubMed data, and articles published between January 2007 and December 2017, using the terms </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">“</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">nipple-sparing mastectomy”, “breast cancer”, “local recu</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">rrence”, “necrosis of the nipple”, “global complications”. The articles were</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> analyzed with regards to the following parameters of evaluation: local recurrence, recurrence rate at NAC level, global complication rates and nipple necrosis rates. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> In the 36 studies we selected, the average rate of local recurrence was 3.23%. The average rate of recurrence at the NAC was 0.81%. The average rate of complications was 20%. The average rate of necrosis of the NAC was 5.9%. The main factors of these recurrences were the tumor size > 5 cm and tumor stage > stage II. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Conservative mastectomy of the nipple-areola complex offers an aesthetic advantage and oncological safety in carefully selected patients with breast cancer.</span></span>
文摘Background: Advantages of various mastectomy techniques include skin reduction and favorable aesthetics in Wise-pattern closures, and less visible scars in nipple-sparing mastectomies (NSM). This study compares postoperative complication profiles between Wise-pattern and nipple-sparing mastectomies in the obese population. Methods: A retrospective chart review of obese patients (BMI ≥ 30) who underwent staged breast reconstruction following Wise-pattern and nipple-sparing mastectomies at our institution between February 2016 and January 2020 was conducted. Complications between cohorts were analyzed using the independent samples t-test (2-sided) and the χ2 test. Results: A total of 232 breasts (163 Wise-pattern, 69 NSM) were re-constructed in 123 obese female patients (85 Wise-pattern, 38 NSM). Complication rates in both the Wise-pattern and NSM patient cohorts were similar following stage 1 (Wise-pattern: 30.7%, NSM: 39.1%, p = 0.212) and stage 2 (Wise-pattern: 16.6%, NSM: 15.9%, p = 0.907) of reconstruction. No statistically significant differences in rates of infection, dehiscence, seroma, hematoma or malposition of tissue expander (TE)/implant following stage 1 or stage 2 were found between cohorts. Conclusions: There were no significant differences in postoperative complication rates between the Wise-pattern and NSM cohorts of obese patients. NSM can be a viable surgical option in carefully selected obese patients and offer the advantage of concealed scarring.
文摘Skin flap necrosis is a common postoperative complication after breast reconstruction,with an incidence of up to 43.4%among patients undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy.Necrosis can adversely impact aesthetics due to the need to excise nonviable tissue,and increase the risks of infection,implant loss,nipple-areola complex sacrifice and malposition.Patient-specific factors including age,body mass index,and breast size may affect the risk of necrosis.Mastectomy and reconstruction techniques(i.e.,choosing between skin-and nipple-sparing mastectomy,and between autologous and alloplastic reconstruction)may also influence necrosis rates.Intraoperative measures such as indocyanine green angiography and autologous skin banking,and the postoperative use of nitroglycerin paste for high-risk patients and warming blankets for autologous reconstruction are methods to help prevent and minimize the morbidity of skin necrosis.Herein,we share our institution’s approaches to predicting and mitigating skin necrosis,and methods of optimizing outcomes for breast reconstruction patients.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the oncologic safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) for breast cancer patients based on current literature.Data Sources:A comprehensive literature search ofMedline,Embase databases was conducted for studies published through March 2014.Study Selection:Our search criteria included English-language studies that focused on NSM at nipple-areola complex (NAC) involvement,patient selection,and recurrence.Prophylaxis NSM,case series or reports that based on very small population were excluded.In the end,42 studies concerning NSM and oncological safety were included into the review.Results:NSM is a surgical procedure that allows the preservation of the skin and NAC in breast cancer patients or in patients with prophylactic mastectomy.However,the oncologic safety and patient selection criteria associated with NSM are still under debate.The incidence of NAC involvement of breast cancer in recent studies ranges from 9.5% to 24.6%,which can be decreased through careful patient selection.Tumour-nipple distance,tumour size,lymph node involvement and molecular characteristics can be evaluated preoperatively by clinical examinations,imaging studies and biopsies to predict the risk of NAC involvement.Currently,there is no available standard protocol for surgical approaches to NSM or pathological examination of NSM specimens.The local recurrence (ranges from 0% to 24%) of NSM is not significantly higher than that of traditional mastectomy in selected patients based on long-term follow-up.The role of radiotherapy in NSM is still controversial and is not universally accepted.Conclusions:NSM appears to be oncologically safe following careful patient selection and assessment of margins.
文摘Background:Mastectomy techniques have been extended to nipple-sparing mastectomy(NSM).This study aimed to assess the actual application of NSM in China and identify the factors influencing postoperative complications.Methods:The clinical data of 615 patients(641 surgeries)undergoing NSM from January 1st,2018 to December 31st,2018 at 28 centers nationwide were retrospectively analyzed to obtain the rate of NSM and investigate factors related to NSM surgery.Results:The proportion of NSM surgery performed in this study was 2.67%(17/641).Malignant breast tumors accounted for the majority of NSM surgery(559/641,87.2%).A total of 475(77.3%)patients underwent NSM combined with reconstructive surgery.The rate of reconstruction decreased with age in our study,and implants were the most common option(344/641,53.7%)in reconstruction.Radial incision was the most selected method regardless of reconstruction.However,for those who underwent reconstruction surgery,18.4%(85/462)of cases also chose curvilinear incision,while in the simple NSM surgery group,more patients chose circumareolar incision(26/136,19.1%).The tumor-to-nipple distance(TND)influenced postoperative complications(P=0.004).There were no relationships between postoperative complications and tumor size,tumor location,histologic grade,molecular subtype,nipple discharge,and axillary lymph nodes.Conclusions:NSM surgery is feasible and only TND influenced postoperative complications of NSM surgery.But the proportion of NSM surgery performed is still low in nationwide centers of China.The selection criteria for appropriate surgical methods are important for NSM in clinical practice.To optimize clinical applications of NSM,further multicenter prospective randomized controlled studies are needed.
文摘This systematic literature review examines the impact of breast cancer treatment experiences, with a focus on mastectomy, on the psychosocial well-being of women. While previous studies have shown that mastectomy is associated with negative psychological outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and a loss of femininity, a new body of literature suggests that it can also be a catalyst for post-traumatic growth and personal transformation. The article argues that mastectomy experiences can initiate an individuation process that leads to a more empowered sense of self and a higher quality of life. The review identified 25 studies that employed qualitative methods and analyzed data from interviews, focus groups, and surveys. The article discusses the application of Jung’s individuation theory to categorize the experiences of women with breast cancer and links breast cancer diagnosis and treatment to the death-experience stage of the theory. The content highlights the importance of movement, contemplation, and spirituality in the healing process, and how they can help women connect with their bodies and develop a new sense of identity. Additionally, the content discusses the role of spirituality in enhancing growth and healing among indigenous native women patients with breast cancer. Overall, this article provides insights into how breast cancer treatment experiences can shape women’s identity, enhance resilience, and provide opportunities for personal growth and transformation.
文摘Background: Breast cancer is increasingly common in society and post-mastectomy pain is a striking condition associated with surgery, both intra and postoperatively. The post-mastectomy syndrome is characterized by the persistence of pain for more than 3 months after the procedure. It is mostly of neuropathic origin and is highly refractory to treatments, which vary from clinical to surgical measures and alternative techniques. In this context, it is essential to understand the possible approaches to these patients. Objective: Understand alternatives for pain management in patients undergoing mastectomy, especially in those in whom pain persists for more than 3 months. Methods: Systematic literature review, conducted in the Virtual Health Library databases includes: Lilacs, SciELO, Medline, PubMed and Cochrane between 2018 and 2023, restricted to articles in English with the descriptors: Mastectomy, chronic Pain, Nerve Blocks and Breast Cancer. 317 articles were found involving the descriptors presented, all in English. After reading the abstracts, 28 articles were selected. Results: This review analyzed 28 scientific studies that rigorously met the previously established characteristics in the sample selection. The synthesis included the following aspects: author/year of publication, article title, objective, type of study and database. Conclusion: It was concluded that, according to the analyzed studies, post-mastectomy pain is a problem that has increased its incidence and that needs the attention of health professionals. The use of antineuropathic medications, nerve blocks, fat grafting, lymph node transplantation, therapy, physical activity and acupuncture are some examples of therapeutic approaches for these women. Therefore, the team must assist the patients, seeking to provide a better prognosis, quality of life and comfort.