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The inverted nipple: its grading and surgical correction.

S Han1, Y G Hong

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. shhan@www.amc.seoul.kr

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|February 2, 2000
PubMed
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This study introduces a grading system for inverted nipples, linking deformity severity to specific surgical techniques. This approach aids in selecting the most effective treatment for corrected inverted nipples.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Nipple Reconstruction

Background:

  • Inverted nipples present a common challenge in plastic surgery.
  • Existing treatment methods lack clear correlation with deformity grade.
  • A standardized approach is needed for effective inverted nipple correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a grading system for inverted nipples based on severity.
  • To correlate specific surgical procedures with each grade of nipple inversion.
  • To improve patient classification and surgical planning for inverted nipple correction.

Main Methods:

  • Classification of 107 inverted nipples in 60 patients into three grades (I, II, III) based on preoperative evaluation and surgical findings.
  • Grade I: Manual traction sufficient, minimal fibrosis; treated with manual traction and purse-string suture.

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  • Grade II: Moderate fibrosis, requires blunt dissection to release fibrotic bands while preserving ducts, followed by purse-string suture.
  • Grade III: Severe fibrosis, requires extensive dissection, cutting of lactiferous ducts, and potentially dermal flaps, with purse-string suture.

    • Main Results:

    • A three-grade system effectively categorizes inverted nipple severity.
    • Grade I treated with conservative methods.
    • Grade II requires careful dissection to preserve ducts.
    • Grade III necessitates more aggressive surgical intervention, including duct division.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed grading system provides a clear relationship between inverted nipple severity and surgical approach.
    • This classification aids in systematic planning and application of appropriate surgical procedures.
    • The grading system enhances treatment efficacy for inverted nipples.