Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy – Cosmetic Outcomes
Summary
The purpose of this study is to observe the cosmetic outcomes, patient satisfaction, and complications after skin sparing mastectomy with preservation of the nipple areolar complex.
Full Description
The outcomes will be observed in patients with both known cancer diagnosis and in those with indications for prophylactic mastectomy. The cosmetic appearance and complications will be followed through several post operative visits throughout the duration of the study. This study is conducted in conjunction with the plastic and reconstructive surgeons who will be performing the breast reconstruction procedures. Patient satisfaction will be measured via survey format. In addition, local recurrence rates will be compared to patients undergoing traditional mastectomy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients requiring mastectomy for cancer and/or prophylaxis
Age greater than or equal to 18 at time of surgery
BMI less than or equal to 35
If mastectomy is indicated for removal of breast cancer, tumor is clinically T1 or T2
Exclusion Criteria:
Currently smoking
Prior radiation to the affected breast
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Central tumor location and/or tumor within 2 cm of NAC
Paget's disease of the nipple
Clinical evidence of tumor involvement in the nipple
Clinical evidence of axillary nodal tumor involvement
Lymphovascular invasion of the tumor on core biopsy
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There is 1 Location for this study
Charlotte North Carolina, 28204, United States
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