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

[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.

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