Innervated breast reconstruction: a narrative review of neurotization techniques and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

While significant sensation recovery improvements in neurotized breasts following reconstruction have been reported, sensation testing methods and surgical techniques have been widely variable. This narrative review aims to summarize available literature on current neurotization practices and sensory recovery outcomes in patients undergoing innervated breast reconstruction.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search of PubMed Medline, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted to identify all studies reporting outcomes of neurotization in breast reconstruction surgeries. Data analyzed included operative times, neurotization techniques, sensory outcomes, and methods as well as patient reported outcomes.

Key content and findings

Despite the heterog

SUBMITTER: Escandon JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11304423 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature