title: Twin flap technique for nipple reconstruction.
abstract: A technique of nipple reconstruction using two local flaps is described. The central 'core' flap is surrounded by a peripheral 'wrap' flap, producing a natural nipple. Results of 24 nipple reconstructions in 22 cases are presented. This technique is useful when the neo-nipple location falls on the mastectomy scar.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Hull, England.
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Ramakrishnan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Villafane
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krishna
mesh_terms: D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques