title: [One-stage reconstruction of nipple-areola: the beta flap].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Beijing Medical University 3rd Hospital.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Xia
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: 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