Correction of inverted nipple with bilateral areolar rhomboid dermal flaps by crossed filling and supporting
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2011.04.008
- VernacularTitle:乳晕双菱形真皮瓣交叉填充支撑法矫正乳头内陷
- Author:
Hong ZHOU
;
Qian TAN
;
Jie WU
;
Dongfeng ZHENG
;
Hongreng ZHOU
;
Peng XU
;
Shuqin WANG
;
Huaqiang GE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Inverted nipple;
Bilateral rhomboid dermal flaps;
Correction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2011;17(4):263-265
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore a new methodology with bilateral rhomboid dermal flaps for surgical treatment of inverted nipple. Methods 36 cases with 64 inverted nipples were involved in this study. Among these cases, 8 of them were evaluated as mild degree, while 19 moderate and 9 severe. In this procedure, the bilateral rhomboid incisions were designed. The rhomboid skin was deepithelialized and two dermal flaps were created. Then these two dermal flaps were filled crosswise through the tunnel beneath the nipple and fixed as supporting. After the operation, the continuous traction of the nipple lasted for one week, and sutured out 10 days later. Results None of these 36 cases appeared nipple blood circulation disorder after operation. Postoperative follow-up for 6 months-3 years showed that the appearance of the nipple was satisfactory. There were no recurrence and sensory disturbance. Conclusions The method introduced in this study is simple, the appearance of nipple is natural and no complication has been found. The incision is larvaceous while the scar is invisible. Meanwhile this method is also benefit for reserving the function of breast-feeding. It is proved to be an ideal method for correcting the inverted nipple.
