Ultrasonographically Determined Pedicled Breast Reduction in Severe Gigantomastia

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Basaran K., Ucar A., Guven E., Arinci A., Yazar M., Kuvat S. V.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, vol.128, no.4, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 128 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2011
• Doi Number: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182268bb1
• Journal Name: PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The free nipple breast reduction method has certain disadvantages, such as nipple hyposensitivity, loss of lactation, and loss of projection. To eliminate these risks, the authors describe a patient-based breast reduction technique in which the major supplier vessels of the nipple-areola complex were determined by color Doppler ultrasonography. Pedicles containing these vessels were designed for reductions.