The American surgeon
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The American surgeon · May 2004
ReviewSkin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations.
The last several decades have witnessed significant advances in the surgical management of breast cancer. Although many have embraced breast conservation as the procedure of choice, some patients will still opt for mastectomy for a variety of reasons. ⋯ However, this surgical approach must be considered within a multidisciplinary context, and there are a number of perioperative issues that need to be considered. In addition, newer techniques, which spare the nipple and/or areola, warrant further examination.