Periareolar incision in treatment of gynecomastia
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2009.05.040
- VernacularTitle:经乳晕切口手术治疗男性乳房发育症
- Author:
Xiaohua WANG
;
Jianan CHEN
;
Zhicheng LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gynecomastia;
Periareolar incision;
Surgical Procedures
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2009;16(5):838-839
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of periareolar incision in treating gynecomastia, and whether it produces good cosmetic effects. Methods A total of 42 patients with gynecomastia treated by micro-incision of areola were retrospectnely anslyzed. Results The operation was successfully performed in all the 42 patients. Follow-up was done for 3 to 24 months, the surgical scars were obscure, and the sensation of nipple or areola were good. No operation-related complications were observed. Conclusion The periareolar incision in the treatment of gynecomastia was feasible and recommendable in terms of cosmetic maintenance and safety.
