The star approach, a surgical approach for skin sparing mastectomy and central lumpectomies.
Ann Chir Plast Esthet
; 69(2): 190-193, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-37385929
ABSTRACT
When preservation of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) is not possible in oncologic breast surgery, the traditional approaches are either a horizontal incision centered on the NAC resulting in visible scars and breast distortion, or a round block with risk of healing difficulties. To address these concerns, the authors propose a star approach technique for skin sparing mastectomies and lumpectomies of central breast tumors. During the oncologic surgery, the NAC is removed with four cutaneous extensions, which can be closed as a cross-shaped scar. The scarring is similar in size to the original NAC diameter and can easily be covered by the NAC reconstruction. This technique offers good exposure during surgery, a good aesthetic result with limited scarring, no breast deformity, correction of breast sagging, and high-quality healing.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Mama
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Mastectomia
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Chir Plast Esthet
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article