Purse-string suture for nipple projection

A simple and useful technique for nipple projection is reported. A buried, subcutaneous, purse-string suture is placed through prick holes and, when tied, gives a nipple mound, without the need of skin incisions, flaps, or undermining. This procedure can be applied to inverted, missing, and/or ill-d...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 103; no. 5; p. 1480
Main Author Peled, I J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1999
Subjects
Humans
Nipples - abnormalities
Nipples - surgery
Suture Techniques
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Summary:A simple and useful technique for nipple projection is reported. A buried, subcutaneous, purse-string suture is placed through prick holes and, when tied, gives a nipple mound, without the need of skin incisions, flaps, or undermining. This procedure can be applied to inverted, missing, and/or ill-defined nipples.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-199904020-00020