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. 2021 Jan-Mar;14(1):84-87.
doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_72_20.

Pursestring Technique for Treatment of Nulliparous Congenital Inverted Nipple

Chetan Satish  1
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Pursestring Technique for Treatment of Nulliparous Congenital Inverted Nipple

Chetan Satish. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Background: Nipple inversion in nulliparous women is often encountered and is a surgical challenge. The challenge lies in the correction of deformity with minimal marks and also in not damaging the lactiferous ducts, which will interfere with future breastfeeding.

Aim: To provide a relatively simple technique, which can be easily performed as an outpatient procedure with minimal complications.

Materials and methods: A total of 11 patients were treated with this technique of which 5 patients had bilateral inverted nipples.

Results: We had no recurrence and the follow-up period was of minimal of 1 year. One patient had mild stitch infection, which healed conservatively with antibiotics.

Conclusion: The pursestring technique described offers a simple surgical option for the treatment of nulliparous women with nipple inversion.

Keywords: Inverted nipple; pursestring; ulliparous.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Suction device
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Preoperative photo of unilateral inverted nipple
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Postoperative photo of unilateral inverted nipple
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Preoperative photo of bilateral inverted nipple
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Postoperative photo of bilateral inverted nipple
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