title: Oncoplastic central quadrantectomies.
abstract: Tumors localized in the central quadrant (centrally located breast tumors) have always represented a challenge for the surgeon because of the critical aesthetical matters related to the nipple-areola complex (NAC). Many years of experience with breast cancer patients treated by using various oncoplastic techniques, has allowed us to develop the modified hemibatwing for the treatment of central breast tumors, where the NAC is involved. Modified hemibatwing-along with the removal of the NAC-is a useful oncoplastic technique and it represents an ideal option for the treatment of central tumors because it assures oncological safety, a reduced surgical timetable and greater aesthetical results.
authors: Department of General Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy;; Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy;
authors: Vittorio
authors: V
authors: Pasta
authors: Department of General Microsurgery and Hand Surgery, Fabia Mater Hospital, I-00171 Rome, Italy ;
authors: Valerio
authors: V
authors: D'Orazi
authors: Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy ;
authors: Raffaele
authors: R
authors: Merola
authors: Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy ;
authors: Federico
authors: F
authors: Frusone
authors: Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy ;
authors: Maria Ida
authors: MI
authors: Amabile
authors: Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy ;
authors: Alessandro
authors: A
authors: De Luca
authors: Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy ;
authors: Rosanna
authors: R
authors: Buè
authors: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy.
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Monti
keywords: Surgery; breast; breast cancer; oncoplastic