title: [Nipple-areolar reconstruction with the modified arrow flap].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To introduce the clinical experience of nipple-areolar reconstruction with the modified arrow flap.
  
  
  METHODS
  The arrow flaps were modified for nipple-areolar reconstruction in 12 cases. Among them, 2 cases were treated with combined thin split-thickness skin graft; 4 cases with autologous rib implant and tattoo; 6 cases with tattoo.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the reconstructed nipples were survived. The reconstructed nipples lost projection 1 month after operation in 2 cases. The other 10 cases retained 50% of the nipple projection 3 months after operation. The results were maintained with satisfactory symmetry during the follow-up period of 6 months to one year.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The modified flap is easily performed with reasonable design and no need of donor site. The nipple projection can be maintained with good long-term effect.
authors.affiliation: Breast Center of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100144, China.
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Lan-Hua
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Mu
authors.forename: Jie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Luan
authors.forename: Da-Li
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Mu
authors.forename: Yi-Hua
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Zheng
authors.forename: Min-Qiang
authors.initials: MQ
authors.lastname: Xin
authors.forename: Chen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps