Cross Vertical Mattress Suturing with Basilar Tightening During the Correction of Inverted Nipple in 30 Cases

Abstract

Objective

To investigate the efficacy of cross vertical mattress suturing with basilar tightening during the correction of inverted nipple.

Methods

Thirty patients with inverted nipples underwent cross vertical mattress suturing with basilar tightening. The postoperative results were recorded.

Results

All the patients were followed up for 6 months to 2 years. The results of 28 cases were satisfactory, and there was no recurrence. Two patients relapsed, and a mild depression was formed. They were satisfied with the results after the second correction.

Conclusion

The method of cross vertical mattress suturing with basilar tightening has been applied to treat inverted nipple, with minimal trauma, which provides a reliable guarantee for a long-term effect. It is worthy to be widely used in clinical practice.

Level of Evidence IV

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