Monday, February 4, 2013

Study: Low complication rate for nipple-sparing mastectomy

Recent study published showing "Low complication rate for nipple-sparing mastectomy", however, there was found to be a higher incidence of nipple necrosis (the nipple dying off) for smokers. Reconstruction risks are higher for smokers, for any type of reconstruction. See link to Medical Xpress.

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