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. 2017 Feb;99(2):178-179.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0307. Epub 2016 Sep 23.

L-shaped nipple reconstruction

K S Murthy  1 , M V Chandrashekar
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L-shaped nipple reconstruction

K S Murthy et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2017 Feb.
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Skin markings for nipple reconstruction L flap (optimum) and C–V flap (with arrows, not ideal)
Figure 2
Figure 2
Raising an L flap
Figure 3a
Figure 3a
Preoperative marking donor area: skin from right breast reduction; left breast: L flap nipple
Figure 3b
Figure 3b
Postoperative results: right breast – donor area closed; left breast – inset L flap nipple and neo-areola (recipient)
Figure 4
Figure 4
L flap nipple and neo-areola reconstruction completed
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References

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    1. Shestak KC, Gabriel A, Landecker A et al. Assessment of long-term nipple projection: a comparison of three techniques. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002; : 780–786. - PubMed