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Nipple reconstruction with muscle flap

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The author presents a case of nipple reconstruction using rectus abdominal pedicle flaps to maintain nipple protrusion.

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  1. Av. Visconde de Albuquerque, 143 apts. 601, Leblon, 22.450, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

    Antonio Muruci M.D. & Carlos R. B. Muniz M.D.

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Muruci, A., Muniz, C.R.B. Nipple reconstruction with muscle flap. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 11, 41–43 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01575481

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