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Figure 7. (A) Prior to right unilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy; (B) Post-unilateral mastectomy with SGAP flap reconstruction of the
right breast; (C) Final reconstruction after removal of SGAP skin paddle on the right and contralateral mastopexy for symmetry on the
left. SGAP: Superior gluteal artery perforator.
deformity. Overall, the flap is technically challenging with its difficult dissection; however, mastery of this
flap will provide a valuable tool in the reconstructive surgeon’s armamentarium for breast reconstruction.
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All authors provided significant contributions to the literature review and drafting of the manuscript: Baek
A, Chong T
Created illustration for manuscript: Baek A
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paper as a review article rather than a study.
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