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Nerve Grafts in Breast Reconstruction: A Narrative Review
Yan Shen1, Juan Zhang1, Yihua Liu2
1Department of Breast Surgery, Tangshan People's Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, Hebei, China.
The Breast Journal
|January 7, 2026
Summary
Nerve grafting in breast reconstruction aims to restore sensation after mastectomy, improving patient quality of life. This review explores its applications, challenges, and future potential for breast reconstruction surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy enhances aesthetics and psychological well-being.
- Loss of nipple sensation significantly impacts patients' quality of life post-surgery.
- Current techniques often fail to restore full breast sensation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the research progress of nerve grafting in breast reconstruction.
- To highlight clinical applications and technical challenges of nerve grafting.
- To discuss future directions for improving sensation in breast reconstruction.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on nerve grafting for breast reconstruction.
- Analysis of clinical applications and outcomes.
- Identification of technical challenges and future research areas.
Main Results:
- Nerve grafting is an emerging technique to restore sensation in breast reconstruction.
- Clinical applications are expanding, but technical challenges remain.
- Further research is needed to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Nerve grafting holds promise for restoring nipple sensation after mastectomy.
- Addressing technical challenges is crucial for successful implementation.
- Future research should focus on improving functional outcomes and patient-reported quality of life.
