Published August 29, 2023 | Version v1
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Surgical treatment of inverted nipples. A case report

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Inverted nipple is a pathology that can appear congenital or acquired. It has been related to body discomfort with repercussions on the self-esteem of those who suffer from it, as well as breastfeeding problems in the female sex. We present the case of a 24-year-old female patient with unilateral nipple inversion who underwent a correction surgery with preservation of the lactiferous ducts with good aesthetic and functional results after three months of follow-up. The objective is to describe a technique for preserving the lactiferous ducts through the use of rotating triangular flaps from the dermis

 

Keywords: inverted nipple.

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