Nipple-areolar reconstruction with the modified arrow flap.
- Author:
Wei LI
1
;
Lan-Hua MU
;
Jie LUAN
;
Da-Li MU
;
Yi-Hua ZHENG
;
Min-Qiang XIN
;
Chen LIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Female; Humans; Mammaplasty; methods; Middle Aged; Nipples; surgery; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2008;24(1):23-25
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce the clinical experience of nipple-areolar reconstruction with the modified arrow flap.
METHODSThe 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.
RESULTSAll 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.
CONCLUSIONSThe 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.