Effectiveness of Rotation-Embedding Technology for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Inverted Nipples
Zhou, X.; Zhu, M.; Sun, B.; Li, C.; Zhang, B.; Chen, K.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 30(3): 389-391
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-1892 PMID: 27281891 Document Number: 687435
To investigate the effectiveness of rotation-embedding technology for treatment of moderate to severe inverted nipples. Between March 2012 and March 2014, 24 patients (39 nipples) with moderate to severe inverted nipples were treated using rotation-embedding technology. The age ranged from 28 to 42 years (mean, 32 years). The bilateral nipples involved in 15 cases, unilateral nipple in 9 cases, including 30 moderate inverted nipples, 9 severe inverted nipples. The first time operation was performed in the other patients except 1 patient who had received corrective operation of bilateral nipples. The operation was successfully performed in all patients; primary healing of incision was obtained; no swollen, bleeding, dehiscence, or blood flow obstacle occurred. All patients were followed up 5-24 months (mean, 12 months). The shapes of nipples were satisfactory; bilateral nipples were symmetrical basically; no nipple inversion recurred, and the nipple skins had good sensation. Using rotation-embedding technology can correct moderate to severe inverted nipples effectively.