PurposeThe dermopigmentation of the Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC) is a safe non-surgical reconstruction technique that can restore psychophysical integrity, representing the final step after oncological surgery. This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize the literature focused on medical tattooing for NAC reconstruction in women who underwent breast reconstruction after cancer surgery. Competence and training, outcomes and organizational aspects were assessed as specific outcomes.MethodsThe Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews was followed. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Clinical Key, Scopus and Cinahl databases were consulted. After title (N = 54) and abstract (N = 39) screening and full-text review (N = 18), articles that met eligibility criteria were analyzed, critically apprised and narratively synthesized.Results13 articles were analysed, with full texts (N = 11) and only abstract (N = 2). The overall quality of the literature (N observational studies = 11; N pilot experimental studies = 2) is weak. Nurses were the professionals mostly involved (N = 6), then medical staff (N = 4) and tattoo artists (N = 2). The professional training is poorly described in 6 papers. The most frequently assessed outcome was the satisfaction rate (N = 8). One study explored aspects of quality of life with a validated questionnaire. The management of these services resulted variable. Nurse-led services were implemented in 2 studies.ConclusionDespite methodological weaknesses, NAC tattooing research is relevant because it helps women redefine their identity after demolitive cancer treatments. Further research on processes and outcomes is needed.

Tattooing to reconstruct Nipple-Areola Complex after oncological breast surgery: a scoping review / Maselli, Deborah; Torreggiani, Martina; Livieri, Tiziana; Farioli, Gloria; Lucchi, Stefania; Guberti, Monica. - In: SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER. - ISSN 1433-7339. - 32:3(2024), pp. 1-10. [10.1007/s00520-024-08351-3]

Tattooing to reconstruct Nipple-Areola Complex after oncological breast surgery: a scoping review

Deborah Maselli
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Martina Torreggiani;Gloria Farioli;Monica Guberti
2024

Abstract

PurposeThe dermopigmentation of the Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC) is a safe non-surgical reconstruction technique that can restore psychophysical integrity, representing the final step after oncological surgery. This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize the literature focused on medical tattooing for NAC reconstruction in women who underwent breast reconstruction after cancer surgery. Competence and training, outcomes and organizational aspects were assessed as specific outcomes.MethodsThe Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews was followed. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Clinical Key, Scopus and Cinahl databases were consulted. After title (N = 54) and abstract (N = 39) screening and full-text review (N = 18), articles that met eligibility criteria were analyzed, critically apprised and narratively synthesized.Results13 articles were analysed, with full texts (N = 11) and only abstract (N = 2). The overall quality of the literature (N observational studies = 11; N pilot experimental studies = 2) is weak. Nurses were the professionals mostly involved (N = 6), then medical staff (N = 4) and tattoo artists (N = 2). The professional training is poorly described in 6 papers. The most frequently assessed outcome was the satisfaction rate (N = 8). One study explored aspects of quality of life with a validated questionnaire. The management of these services resulted variable. Nurse-led services were implemented in 2 studies.ConclusionDespite methodological weaknesses, NAC tattooing research is relevant because it helps women redefine their identity after demolitive cancer treatments. Further research on processes and outcomes is needed.
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Tattooing to reconstruct Nipple-Areola Complex after oncological breast surgery: a scoping review / Maselli, Deborah; Torreggiani, Martina; Livieri, Tiziana; Farioli, Gloria; Lucchi, Stefania; Guberti, Monica. - In: SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER. - ISSN 1433-7339. - 32:3(2024), pp. 1-10. [10.1007/s00520-024-08351-3]
Maselli, Deborah; Torreggiani, Martina; Livieri, Tiziana; Farioli, Gloria; Lucchi, Stefania; Guberti, Monica
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