Mitigating Nipple Areolar Complex (NAC) Ischemia Following Mastopexy Augmentation Using Nitroglycerin Application and Methylprednisolone: A Case Report

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Osceola Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

11-27-2023

Keywords

mastopexy, breast augmentation, body contouring, ischemia, emergency department, nipple-areolar complex, necrosis

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Surgical Procedures, Operative

Abstract

A patient who underwent bilateral wise-pattern mastopexy augmentation with threatened nipple-areolar complex necrosis was successfully managed medically with IV methylprednisolone and topical nitroglycerin ointment as immediate consultation with the operating surgeon was not possible.

Publisher or Conference

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

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