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[Continuous traction treatment for correction of inverted nipple with self-made adjustable tractor]
Objective:
To explore the effectiveness of self-made adjustable tractor for correction of inverted nipple.
Methods:
Between March 2005 and March 2011, 37 female patients with inverted nipples (69 nipples) underwent continuous traction with self-made adjustable tractor for 2 to 4 months. The age ranged from 18 to 46 years (mean, 23 years). Of 37 cases, 5 had unilateral inverted nipple, and 32 had bilateral inverted nipples, including 8 cases (15 nipples) of mild inversion, 16 cases (30 nipples) of moderate inversion, and 13 cases (24 nipples) of severe inversion. The 2 cases (4 nipples) recurred after traditional surgical method, and 1 case (2 nipples) had infection because of severe inversion before traction.
Results:
No infection or hemodynamic disorder occurred during traction. All cases were followed up 6-12 months (mean, 8.2 months). Wound healed after traction in 1 patient (2 nipples) with infection because of severe inversion; 2 recurrent cases (2 nipples) were cured after re-traction; wire dislocation occurred in 1 case (1 nipple), and was cured after changing traction position. The shape, sensation, and erectile function were normal after treatment with no scar.
Conclusion:
Continuous traction with self-made adjustable tractor is a good method for all the types of inverted nipple. It is a simple, safe, effective, and minimally invasive method without scar.