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Nipple reconstruction with the double-opposing-tab flap.

S S Kroll¹, S Hamilton

¹Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|September 1, 1989

Summary

A novel double-opposing-tab flap technique offers effective nipple reconstruction without skin grafts. This method provides a well-shaped, projected nipple, simplifying the surgical process for patients.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Nipple reconstruction is a critical component of breast reconstruction.
Existing techniques may require skin grafts or lack optimal projection.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a new nipple reconstruction technique: the double-opposing-tab flap.
To evaluate its efficacy, aesthetic outcome, and technical feasibility.

Main Methods:

The double-opposing-tab flap technique involves two dermal-fat flaps with tab extensions.
Donor sites are closed using a Burrough's triangle method for flap support.
The technique aims to cover exposed fat without requiring a nipple skin graft.

Main Results:

The technique was used in 50 patients, yielding a well-shaped nipple.

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Average nipple projection was 3.8 mm at 10 months post-surgery.

The procedure is technically straightforward to perform.

Conclusions:

The double-opposing-tab flap is a viable and effective method for nipple reconstruction.
It achieves good projection and aesthetics without the need for a nipple skin graft.
The technique offers a simplified and reliable approach for surgeons.