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Nipple-Sparing Mastectomies in Patients over the Age of 60 Years: Factors Associated with Surgical Outcomes.

Nisha ParmeshwarCatherine L DuganLaura L BarnesJustin K ChengAnne K PattersonAmanda MillerRita MukhtarMerisa Piper
Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2023)
Our data support NSM in patients over the age of 60 years with acceptable outcomes within the standard of care. Locoregional recurrence was within the cited range of 0-5%, and only diabetes and prior radiation were associated with reconstructive complications. NSM should thus be offered when appropriate regardless of increased age to achieve oncologic and reconstructive goals.
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