Comparative Analysis of Nipple Reconstruction Techniques: Five Flap vs. C-V Flap.

Autor:	Ferraro GA; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy., Gesuete FP; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy., Molle M; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy., Cosenza V; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy., Filosa FG; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy., Pelella T; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy., Nicoletti GF; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	JPRAS open [JPRAS Open] 2023 Nov 30; Vol. 39, pp. 114-120. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 30 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpra.2023.11.014
Abstrakt:	Background: Nipple-areola complex reconstruction represents the final phase in the comprehensive post-mastectomy treatment regimen. Despite the diversity of approaches available, there is currently no universally accepted benchmark technique for this critical aspect of breast reconstruction. In this study, we conducted a comparative assessment of two prominent techniques, the five Flap and C-V Flap. Materials and Methods: Between November 2016 and April 2023, we recruited 100 female patients who had undergone unilateral post-oncological mastectomy and divided them into two groups: Group A comprising 50 patients who underwent the 5-Flap technique, whereas Group B comprising the remaining 50 underwent the C-V Flap technique. Over a 6-month observation period, we assessed nipple projection loss and evaluated overall satisfaction through self-reporting by patients and independent assessments by a medical observer. Results: In our study, none of the reconstructed nipples in Group A (5 Flap) experienced either total or partial necrosis, contrasting with Group B (C-V Flap) which encountered a 10% incidence of partial necrosis and 4% incidence of total necrosis. Furthermore, the average nipple projection loss in Group B was substantial, measuring a 30% reduction from the initial projection at the 1-year mark, whereas Group A demonstrated a significantly lower 13% reduction. Notably, despite these variations in outcomes, both groups reported an equal and high level of satisfaction, with patients and external observers providing an average satisfaction score of 8.0 and 9.0, respectively. Conclusion: The five-flap technique represents a safe and effective approach for patients undergoing nipple reconstruction. (© 2023 The Author(s).)
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