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Research Article| Volume 23, P165-172, 1970

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Nipple sensitivity following reduction mammaplasty

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      Summary

      • 1.
        A report on the pathways of the nerve supply of the nipple and areola based on 10 cadaveric dissections is presented.
      • 2.
        A clinical review of nipple sensitivity in 50 cases studied post-operatively following reduction mammaplasty is described.

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