[One-stage reconstruction of nipple-areola: the beta flap].
The main disadvantage of most methods for nipple reconstruction is shrinkage of the nipple. This paper presents a one-stage procedure using a local flap with a full-thickness skin grafting that has the advantages of high patient satisfaction. Since June 1993, we have been using a technique for nipple reconstruction by raising two opposing beta-shaped random skin flaps. This technique has been performed on 8 breasts in 4 patients.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Beijing Medical University 3rd Hospital.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D014189:Transsexualism / Q000601:surgery