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Relocating the nipple areola complex as a composite graft

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Achieving a good shape of the breast is not sufficient to complete a reconstruction. The presence and correct positioning of a nipple areola complex (NAC) is important for a good esthetic result. This is demonstrated by the unsatisfactory result in cases of NAC malposition. Two cases are presented in which revision was performed by transferring the NAC as a composite graft. This approach achieved improvement in the esthetic result and the patient satisfaction.

Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study.

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  1. Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Room G7-251, Meibergdreef 9, postbus 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Lapid, O. Relocating the nipple areola complex as a composite graft. Eur J Plast Surg 36, 387–390 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-013-0818-3

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