Mastectomy safety under review: 75 women studied

NCT ID NCT04447339

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of 75 women who had a nipple-sparing mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. Researchers looked at how often complications occurred within 42 days after surgery. The goal was to understand safety and how well the surgery removed breast tissue while saving the nipple. No new treatments were tested.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Hosp - Methodist Campus - MN

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • NorthShore University Health System

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • Northwell Health

    Queens, New York, 11040, United States

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

  • Univ. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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