A new method of salvaging nipple projection after secondary nipple reconstruction using locoregional flap
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Sir, The most important features of a natural reconstructed nipple are symmetry and a durable valid vertical projection. A frequent drawback of the methods currently used for nipple reconstruction is the loss of nipple projection in the longer post‐operative term. Although numerous nipple‐areolar complex reconstruction techniques have been described,[1‐3] common among these techniques is a failure to maintain a nipple projection over time (estimated at 17%–75%), and difficulties related to maintenance of nipple projection have been well documented.[4]
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