Reduction mammaplasty with the superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle.
- Author:
Wei-hua CHEN
1
;
Yuan-dong LÜ
;
Shu-ya ZHAI
;
Zhi-yong DIAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Female; Humans; Hypertrophy; surgery; Mammaplasty; methods; Middle Aged; Surgery, Plastic; methods; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(1):16-17
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce a new technique for reduction mammaplasty appropriate to moderate or heavy hypertrophic breast.
METHODSThe superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle flap including the nipple-areola complex was created. After the extra glandular tissue was removed, the superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle with the nipple-areola complex was rotated, adjusted, sculptured and fixed to the thoracic wall so as to fashion a breast with natural projection and proper shape. This method was used in 4 patients(8 breasts).
RESULTSThe operation results were satisfactory without complications. The breasts maintained nice configuration and good function, with well lactating in one case.
CONCLUSIONThe technique of reduction mammaplasty with the superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle is a reasonable method to obtain nice breast configuration and good function.
