# Immediate Partial Breast and Nipple–Areola Complex Reconstruction Using a Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap

## TL;DR

This paper presents a case where a patient underwent partial breast and nipple reconstruction using a specific type of flap, highlighting a new surgical approach for breast cancer reconstruction.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a novel application of the SCIP flap for partial breast and NAC reconstruction in breast cancer patients.

## Key findings

- A patient successfully underwent partial breast and NAC reconstruction using an SCIP flap after cancer resection.
- The SCIP flap demonstrates versatility and adaptability for individualized breast cancer reconstruction.
- The case emphasizes the importance of flexible surgical planning in complex breast reconstructions.

## Abstract

The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap is a versatile flap that has been described for various applications, mostly for lower extremity coverage and head and neck reconstructions. However, there are few publications reporting its use for breast reconstruction, mainly because of its low volume availability. In this article, we present the case of a patient who successfully underwent a partial breast and immediate nipple–areola complex (NAC) reconstruction with an SCIP flap. She had been previously reconstructed with an implant after a nipple-sparing mastectomy, but the NAC turned out to be involved with cancer needing further resection. Our goal with this article, is to introduce a novel concept for addressing partial breast and NAC reconstruction and mostly, to illustrate the importance of an adaptable surgical plan based on every individual case emphasizing the versality of microsurgery for breast cancer reconstruction.