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Česky / Czech version | ACTA CHIRURGIAE PLASTICAE 46, 4, 2004, pp. 127 - 131 |
NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION BY LOCAL FLAPS: A LONG-TERM
COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN STAR AND SKATE
TECHNIQUES Alfano C., Tenna S., Caggiati A., Campanella A. 1Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Rome ”La Sapienza”, Rome, 2Department of Plastic Surgery – I.D.I. of Rome, Rome, Italy |
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Summary: Nipple reconstruction often gives the highest satisfaction to the patient despite being just a minor procedure. During
the last 50 years, many techniques have been described in order to improve the cosmetic appearance. Star
and skate flaps are two of the most frequently reported procedures. The aim of this study was to compare the personal
experience of two plastic surgery departments that have been using these two different methods. Thirty patients
have been included in this study. Nipple projection and cosmetic appearance have been evaluated by both
patients and surgeons. Follow-up ranged between 1 and 5 years. Results have been compared. Both techniques
proved to be versatile and valid. The skate flap seemed to keep projection for a longer time, while the star technique
gave a better cosmetic appearance.
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