Nipple reconstruction with a new local tissue flap

We present a one-staged local cutaneous-fat flap for nipple reconstruction. It has proven reliable in producing a geometrically correct nipple without complication. It represents a modification of existing cutaneous or dermal-fat flaps with theoretical and apparent benefits inherent in its design.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 1996-04, Vol.97 (5), p.1053-1056
Hauptverfasser:	THOMAS, S. V, GELLIS, M. B, POOL, R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Mammaplasty - methods Medical sciences Nipples - surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the genital tract and mammary gland Surgical Flaps - methods Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	We present a one-staged local cutaneous-fat flap for nipple reconstruction. It has proven reliable in producing a geometrically correct nipple without complication. It represents a modification of existing cutaneous or dermal-fat flaps with theoretical and apparent benefits inherent in its design.
ISSN:	0032-1052 1529-4242
DOI:	10.1097/00006534-199604001-00027