Dermopigmentation of the nipple-areola complex in a dedicated breast cancer centre, following the Treviso Hospital (Italy) LILT model.
Journal
Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita
ISSN: 2384-8553
Titre abrégé: Ann Ist Super Sanita
Pays: Italy
ID NLM: 7502520
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
entrez:
21
12
2020
pubmed:
22
12
2020
medline:
3
11
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Dermopigmentation, also known as medical tattooing, is a complementary technique in the reconstruction of the nipple-areola and an adjuvant procedure to improve colour mismatch. In 2009, tattooing of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) was introduced by Treviso Hospital through a project conducted in cooperation with the local section of the Italian Anti-Cancer League (LILT). From 2010 to 2016, 169 patients treated for breast cancer underwent dermopigmentation treatments. Patients were selected by the hospital plastic and breast surgeons. Dermopigmentation was performed at the LILT (Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori, Italian Cancer League) facility following a specific procedure to ensure safety. A sterile disposable surgical set was used. Of 169 patients treated in 309 treatment sessions, no serious complications were reported after tattooing, with only three cases seen of minor complications. Patients expressed a high level of satisfaction (90%) with the aesthetic results. The study found that dermopigmentation of the NAC is a safe approach, providing benefits both to the patients and the hospital itself. Medical tattooing of the NAC is a simple and safe nonsurgical technique that reduces missed workdays and increases the time available for other commitments. This ultimately translates into savings for society and the healthcare system.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Dermopigmentation, also known as medical tattooing, is a complementary technique in the reconstruction of the nipple-areola and an adjuvant procedure to improve colour mismatch. In 2009, tattooing of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) was introduced by Treviso Hospital through a project conducted in cooperation with the local section of the Italian Anti-Cancer League (LILT).
METHODS
METHODS
From 2010 to 2016, 169 patients treated for breast cancer underwent dermopigmentation treatments. Patients were selected by the hospital plastic and breast surgeons. Dermopigmentation was performed at the LILT (Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori, Italian Cancer League) facility following a specific procedure to ensure safety. A sterile disposable surgical set was used.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Of 169 patients treated in 309 treatment sessions, no serious complications were reported after tattooing, with only three cases seen of minor complications. Patients expressed a high level of satisfaction (90%) with the aesthetic results.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The study found that dermopigmentation of the NAC is a safe approach, providing benefits both to the patients and the hospital itself. Medical tattooing of the NAC is a simple and safe nonsurgical technique that reduces missed workdays and increases the time available for other commitments. This ultimately translates into savings for society and the healthcare system.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33346170
doi: 10.4415/ANN_20_04_06
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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