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Breasts that experienced NAC necrosis compared to those that did not.
| Group | Number of breasts | Avg. age | Smokers | Comorbidities present | Therapeutic versus prophylactic | Ptosis grade (II versus III) | Expander versus DIEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAC necrosis | 5 | 59 years | 100% | 20% | 60% versus 40% | 60% versus 40% | 60% versus 40% |
| NAC intact | 11 | 49 years | 9% | 91% | 27% versus 73% | 19% versus 81% | 81% versus 19% |
NAC: nipple-areolar complex; Avg.: average; DIEP: deep inferior epigastric perforator.
