The purpose of this study is to observe the cosmetic outcomes, patient satisfaction, and complications after skin sparing mastectomy with preservation of the nipple areolar complex.
The outcomes will be observed in patients with both known cancer diagnosis and in those with indications for prophylactic mastectomy. The cosmetic appearance and complications will be followed through several post operative visits throughout the duration of the study. This study is conducted in conjunction with the plastic and reconstructive surgeons who will be performing the breast reconstruction procedures. Patient satisfaction will be measured via survey format. In addition, local recurrence rates will be compared to patients undergoing traditional mastectomy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
75
Skin sparing mastectomy with preservation of the nipple areolar complex
Levine Cancer Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Cosmetic Appearance
Time frame: First Post Operative year
Patient Satisfaction
Time frame: First Post Operative Year
Presence of tumor in nipple areolar complex frozen section
Time frame: Duration of Study
Presence of tumor in nipple areolar complex permanent histology
Time frame: Duration of study
Complications
Time frame: First Post Operative year
Local Recurrence
Time frame: One year
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