Nipple-sparing mastectomy with lateral cut
Nipple-sparing mastectomy removes the whole breast but leaves the skin, areola, and nipple. With this incision, the cut is made from the areola along the side of the breast toward the armpit.
Current as of: October 25, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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