2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-86502007000400015
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Circular local skin flap: a new approach to areola reconstruction

Abstract: Purpose: Despite the numerous surgical options available today for nipple-areola reconstruction, the results are often unsatisfactory. The present study proposes a simple and efficient method for areola reconstruction that uses a circular local skin flap. Methods: We prospectively followed five patients that underwent areola reconstruction using a circular local skin flap. A circle, approximately 5 cm in diameter, was marked on the desired area for the new areola. A thin centripetal undermining of 1.5-2 cm was… Show more

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“…More often, however, local tissue rearrangement is used to create a nipple, followed by tattooing of the reconstructed nipple and the surrounding skin that is to become the areola. A variety of local flaps has been described in the literature (1,(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23).…”
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“…More often, however, local tissue rearrangement is used to create a nipple, followed by tattooing of the reconstructed nipple and the surrounding skin that is to become the areola. A variety of local flaps has been described in the literature (1,(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23).…”
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confidence: 99%