Superficial margins in skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomies for DCIS: A margin of potential concern

Trine Tramm*, Peer Christiansen, Birgitte Vrou Offersen, Karen Berenth Madsen, Philip Poortmans, Orit Kaidar-Person

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

Abstract

Skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate reconstruction for breast cancer are increasing. The superficial fascia is considered a natural border and the superficial margin may not be evaluated. We emphasize the need for reporting of the superficial margin status in these procedures to obtain valid information on its association with local recurrence risks. (C) 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-182
Number of pages6
JournalRadiotherapy and Oncology
Volume161
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2021

Keywords

  • DCIS
  • Skin sparing mastectomy
  • Nipple sparing mastectomy
  • Resection margin
  • CARCINOMA-IN-SITU
  • LOCAL RECURRENCE
  • BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
  • POSTMASTECTOMY
  • INVOLVEMENT
  • OUTCOMES
  • THERAPY

Cite this