Subcutaneous mastectomy: experience with a modification in technique

Abramsohn, L.; Pandeya, N.K.; Rose, N.

Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 80(8): 521-524

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0098-6151
PMID: 7228748
Document Number: 177558
The substitution of a supra-areolar incision for the usual inframammary approach in subcutaneous mastectomy improves the cosmetic results with few complications. Reconstruction with implantation of a prosthesis is delayed for 4-6 wk after mastectomy. The technique was used in 10 women with satisfactory results.

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