Nipple-areola reconstruction after mastectomy.
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.
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- Surgical Flaps
- Surgery, Plastic
- Surgery
- Skin Transplantation
- Postoperative Care
- Nipples
- Mastectomy
- Humans
- Female
- Breast
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Published In
DOI
ISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- Surgical Flaps
- Surgery, Plastic
- Surgery
- Skin Transplantation
- Postoperative Care
- Nipples
- Mastectomy
- Humans
- Female
- Breast