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The role of neurotization in autologous breast reconstruction: Can reconstruction restore breast sensation?
Author(s) -
Vartanian Emma D.,
Lo Andrea Y.,
Hershenhouse Korri S.,
Jacob Laya,
Patel Ketan M.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.26422
Subject(s) - medicine , breast reconstruction , psychosocial , sensation , sophistication , plastic surgery , surgery , general surgery , breast cancer , psychiatry , social science , cancer , neuroscience , sociology , biology
As the sophistication of microsurgical breast reconstruction continues to evolve, plastic surgeons are focusing on techniques to improve functional and psychosocial outcomes for patients, including breast sensation. Interest in neurotization of breast flaps, among both patients and surgeons, has grown significantly in recent years. This study aimed to review the outcomes of neurotization across autologous flap reconstructions, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of this technique in improving postoperative sensory recovery.