The button-hole technique for nipple-areola complex reconstruction.
Nipple and areola reconstruction is an important component of breast reconstruction and numerous techniques have been reported. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A novel variation in nipple-areola complex reconstruction utilising a 'Button-Hole' is presented which can be advantageous in women with smaller nipples. Review of thirteen patients with a mean follow up of 39 months showed durable Long-term results. In selected patients, this technique is a useful alternative to the many others currently employed.
Department of Plastic Surgery, The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London NW3 2QG, UK. stevehamilton@btinternet.com
Stephen
S
Hamilton
Michael D
MD
Brough
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods