Protection and technical key points of nipple-areola complex in breast reconstruction
10.19538/j.cjps.issn1005-2208.2019.11.09
- Author:
Jian-xiu CUI
1
;
Hong-chuan JIANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Breast Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University Beijing 100020, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
breast cancer;
breast reconstruction;
nipple-areola complex
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Surgery
2019;39(11):1159-1161
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Traditional mastectomy requires the removal of nipple-areola complex(NAC),no matter whether the subsequent reconstruction or not,it can't meet the aesthetic needs of patients.With the development of breast reconstruction technology,immediate breast reconstruction with preservation of nipple-areola complex has superior aesthetic effect.More and more breast cancer patients can maintain the integrity and beauty of their body after operation.How to better protect the nipple-areola complex in breast reconstruction surgery has become one of the focuses of breast surgeons.The operator should have a strong sense of NAC protection,carefully grasp the characteristics of the posterior mammary duct and blood supply of NAC,reasonably design the surgical incision,and reduce the occurrence of postoperative nipple ischemia,necrosis and other complications as far as possible.
