Reduction mammaplasty for patients with breast ptosis and hypertrophy
- VernacularTitle:伴有乳房良性肿物的乳房肥大下垂缩小术
- Author:
Xuehui ZHANG
;
Jian YIN
;
Liansheng NING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mammaplasty;
Breast;
Hypertrophy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce the methods and cosmetic effect of reduction mammaplasty in patients with benign diseases of breast. Methods From December 1990 to November 2001, reduction mammaplasty was performed in 15 patients with breast hypertrophy, ptosis and benign diseases, including hamartoma (1 case), adenofibroma (1 case), lobular hyperplasia with adenofibroma (2 cases), mild papillomatosis (2 cases), ductal ectasia with secretion depot (2 cases), and lobular and ductal epithelial hyperplasia (7 cases). Nine patients received reduction mammaplasty using an inferior pyramidal pedicle technique, and six patients received Mckissock vertical bipedicle technique. Results The successful rate was high (89.6 %), except that three mammary glands developed necrosis of whole areola in Mckissock procedure group. Complications caused by breast hypertrophy and benign diseases were improved apparently. Conclusion Reduction mammaplasty is the best option for the treatment of breast hypertrophy and ptosis with benign diseases.
