The CV flap for nipple reconstruction: short term outcomes and patient satisfaction | [Pakistan Journal of Plastic Surgery • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Romana Akhlaque: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore,Pakistan

2. Junaid Ahmad: Jinnah Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Center,Lahore,Pakistan

3. Nabila Naz: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore,Pakistan

4. Maham Iftikhar: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore,Pakistan

Abstract:

Background: Due to an increased incidence of breast cancer in younger patients, breast reconstruction after mastectomy is now an emerging super specialty in Pakistan. Nipple and areola needs to be reconstructed as a completion procedure after creation of an aesthetically pleasing breast mound. Methodology: It was a prospective cohort study which was conducted at PGMI/ AMC/ Lahore General Hospital, Lahore for duration of one year. Standard CV flaps were used in all cases. Flap survival and complications were observed. The projection of the nipple was measured in all cases. The patient satisfaction was scored using Visual Analogue scale. Results: We have done 10 cases of Nipple Reconstruction with CV flap in breast reconstruction and burn breast cases. The nipple projection was 10.2mm on average. No major complication was observed. All patients were satisfied with an average of 9 at 1-10 scale. Conclusion: The nipple reconstruction with the CV flaps is simple and reliable technique with high satisfaction rates in patients of breast reconstruction.

Page(s): 24-27

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Plastic Surgery, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Nipple reconstruction , Breast reconstruction , CVFlap

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