A dermal-fat flap for nipple reconstruction.
A refinement in technique for nipple reconstruction utilizing local tissue is described. The operation has been performed on 31 patients who have previously undergone the transverse abdominal island flap breast reconstruction. The longest follow-up is 12 months. Preliminary results appear excellent with desired nipple size and projection.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D008722:Methods; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors