A Nipple Splint Using a Textile-Like Thermoplastic Cast.
10.14730/aaps.2016.22.3.165
- Author:
Seo Hyung LEE
1
;
Donghun LEE
;
Yu Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. pseugene@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Casts surgical;
Nipples;
Splints;
Textiles
- MeSH:
Breast;
Humans;
Nipples*;
Pressure Ulcer;
Skin;
Splints*;
Textiles;
Water
- From:Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2016;22(3):165-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nipples are protected by nipple splints after reconstructing or reshaping them using various materials. We have devised a nipple splint using textile-like thermoplastic tape, which is made out of knitted hybrid fabric, is latex-free, and keeps its position well beneath a brassiere with simple taping. Its conformation is readily modifiable according to each patient's breast shape, if it is soaked into hot water. A patient who underwent nipple reconstructive surgery had this thermoplastic cast applied for a month, and the contour of the nipple was well preserved without reports of skin irritation or pressure sores developing on the areola.
