[Nipple transposition on superomedial pedicle in reduction mammoplasties].
BACKGROUND
Transposing the nipple-areola complex is a challenge at reduction mammaplasties, particularly when the distance between the sites is big and great amount of breast tissue has to be removed. Many techniques are used, all have to fulfill the following conditions: the blood supply and sensation of the nipple have to be preserved and closure must be tension-free.


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate how the superomedial pedicle for nipple transposition fulfills the above requirements.


METHODS
Fifteen reduction mammaplasties performed in this way (resection weight: 435 g/breast), postoperative patient examinations with emphasis on sensation.


RESULTS
Nipple viability was good without necrosis, retaining sensation was also good with no loss of sensation.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique is safe, giving good cosmetic results.
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Debreceni Egyetem Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum Bórgyógyászati Klinika, 4012 Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98. peterz@jaguar.dote.hu
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D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014110:Touch; D016896:Treatment Outcome