Abstract
Purpose
To present a new surgical technique regarding breast reconstruction after skin-reducing nipple-sparing mastectomy.
Method
The current trend for immediate breast reconstruction after skin-reducing mastectomy mainly supports the insertion of subpectoral implants or the use of autologous breast reconstruction techniques. Herein for the first time, we present a case of bilateral prophylactic skin-reducing nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction, using only a dermal–cutaneous pedicle.
Results
The postoperative course was uneventful. Forty days postoperatively the aesthetic result was excellent.
Conclusions
We believe that such technique in selected cases can present several advantages as low cost, reduced possibilities for complications associated to implant insertion or autologous reconstruction techniques and an easier mammography follow-up.
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Vrekoussis, T., Perabo, M., Himsl, I. et al. Bilateral prophylactic skin-reducing nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction using only a vascularized dermal–subcutaneous pedicle: technique and possible advantages. Arch Gynecol Obstet 287, 749–753 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2636-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2636-4