Monday 20 January 2014

Repairing the high-riding nipple with reciprocal transposition flaps

Repairing the high-riding nipple with reciprocal transposition flaps and classification and management of the postoperative high-riding nipple. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Jan 2014, Vol. 133(1), p.57e-58e.

Bovill, E.S., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2014/01000/Repairing_the_High_Riding_Nipple_with_Reciprocal.35.aspx

We read with interest the recent article by Spear et al.describing a useful technique for correction of the postoperative, high-riding nipple, and the subsequent review and classification. We too have found nipple-sparing mastectomy reconstruction with either expanders or single-stage implants to confer an excellent aesthetic outcome in suitable patients.