Comparison of Nipple-areolar Complex Sensation According to Incision Types in Nipple-sparing Mastectomy

Gangnam Severance Hospital105 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to assess nipple areolar complex sensation after nipple sparing mastectomy and compare the results according to different incisional approaches; specifically, inframammary fold (IMF) versus peri-areolar/radial. One-hundred-and-five post NSM patients from Oct 2019 to Nov 2021 have been recruited prospectively and evaluated for NAC sensory. A total of 97 patients (IMF 65 and peri-areolar/radial 32) were included in the analyses for comparison during follow up from 24 to 48 months after surgery. It was hypothesized that patients with IMF would have better outcomes for NAC senroy.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

105

Conditions

Breast Cancer Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Interventions

Nipple sparing mastecomy with different incision placementsBIOLOGICAL

Nipple sparing mastectomy was performed using Radial/Peri-areolar incision or imframammary incision

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Females who are older than 18 2. Patients who underwent nipple sparing mastectomy in Gangnam Severance Hospital Exclusion Criteria: 1. Loss or excision of NAC due to post-surgical necrosis 2. Diagnosis of other conditions that may interfere with cutaneous sensation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Loss of NAC sensory by pinprick test

Difference in NAC sensory loss between the patients with two different incisions.

Time frame: 2-4 years after surgery