Abstract
Loss of nipple projection is commonly encountered during nipple-areolar reconstruction. The patchwork flap was developed to overcome this problem. The thickness of the buried dermofat flap can be modified to the desired nipple projection. Areolar is reconstructed with multiple skin flap islands, which negates the need for skin grafting. The dimensions of the skin islands can be modified to the desired areolar size.
Highlights
The patchwork flap provides control over nipple projection and areolar dimensions
Areolar is reconstructed with multiple skin flap islands, which negates the need for skin grafting
We report a case of immediate nipple reconstruction using the patchwork flap during transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction of a mastectomy defect
Summary
The patchwork flap provides control over nipple projection and areolar dimensions. Nipple reconstruction is based on the C-H flap [1]. Patchwork Flap for Immediate Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction Loss of nipple projection is commonly encountered during nipple-areolar reconstruction. The patchwork flap was developed to overcome this problem. The thickness of the buried dermofat flap can be modified to the desired nipple projection.
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