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Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Serafin, D; Georgiade, N
Published in: Ann Plast Surg
January 1982

Hypopigmentation, fibrosis, and the risk of autotransplantation of malignant cells have resulted in diminished enthusiasm for preserving the nipple-areolar complex after mastectomy. Adequate color match for areola reconstruction can be obtained with a full-thickness medial groin graft after breast mound symmetry has been achieved. Both a single-stage and a two-stage technique are described for nipple reconstruction. These techniques use existing approaches with some modification, and provide nipple-areolar complexes that are symmetrical, have satisfactory color match, and provide good nipple projection. Most important, the contralateral nipple-areolar complex is not violated. It can be dealt with as deemed best in terms of cancer prophylaxis.

Duke Scholars

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Ann Plast Surg

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ISSN

0148-7043

Publication Date

January 1982

Volume

8

Issue

1

Start / End Page

29 / 34

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surgical Flaps
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Surgery
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Postoperative Care
  • Nipples
  • Mastectomy
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Breast
 

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Serafin, D., & Georgiade, N. (1982). Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy. Ann Plast Surg, 8(1), 29–34. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-198201000-00007
Serafin, D., and N. Georgiade. “Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy.Ann Plast Surg 8, no. 1 (January 1982): 29–34. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-198201000-00007.
Serafin D, Georgiade N. Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy. Ann Plast Surg. 1982 Jan;8(1):29–34.
Serafin, D., and N. Georgiade. “Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy.Ann Plast Surg, vol. 8, no. 1, Jan. 1982, pp. 29–34. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/00000637-198201000-00007.
Serafin D, Georgiade N. Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy. Ann Plast Surg. 1982 Jan;8(1):29–34.

Published In

Ann Plast Surg

DOI

ISSN

0148-7043

Publication Date

January 1982

Volume

8

Issue

1

Start / End Page

29 / 34

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surgical Flaps
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Surgery
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Postoperative Care
  • Nipples
  • Mastectomy
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Breast