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Skin-reducing mastectomy.

Maurizio B Nava1, Umberto Cortinovis, Joseph Ottolenghi

  • 1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy. nava@istitutotumori.mi.it

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 26, 2006
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This study introduces a single-stage breast reconstruction technique using anatomical implants for large, ptotic breasts after mastectomy. The skin-reducing mastectomy achieved good cosmetic results but had a 20% complication rate.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oncologic Surgery
  • Breast Reconstruction

Background:

  • Reconstruction of large and medium-sized ptotic breasts often requires complex procedures.
  • Achieving optimal cosmetic outcomes alongside oncologic treatment is a key goal in breast cancer care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel combined flap technique for single-stage breast reconstruction using anatomical permanent implants in patients with ptotic breasts.
  • To assess the efficacy and complication rates of this single-stage approach, termed "skin-reducing mastectomy."

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 28 patients with ptotic breasts (areola-to-inframammary fold distance > 8 cm) underwent skin-sparing mastectomy and single-stage reconstruction.
  • The technique involved deepithelialization, pectoralis major flap creation, anatomical implant placement, and closure with serratus anterior fascia.

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  • Reconstructions utilized a Wise pattern for deepithelialization and resulted in an inverted-T scar.

    • Main Results:

    • Thirty procedures were performed on 28 patients, with an average implant size of 433 cc.
    • Twelve patients (40%) achieved symmetrization in a single stage.
    • The overall complication rate was 20%, including 13% with severe skin flap necrosis requiring implant removal.

    Conclusions:

    • Single-stage "skin-reducing mastectomy" can optimize cosmetic results in selected patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.
    • The final scar pattern resembles that of cosmetic breast surgery.
    • Careful patient selection and surgical experience are crucial for minimizing complication rates.