Eliminating the dog-ear in modified radical mastectomy.
Inadequate attention has been paid to optimal closure of the postmastectomy incision in patients not desirous of breast reconstruction. Herein, we describe the use of a basic plastic surgical technique at the time of mastectomy to eliminate the dog-ear deformity at the axillary end of the incision. The technique is conceptually simple and expedient, and gives an excellent cosmetic result.
Farrar
W B
WB
Department of Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus 43210.
Fanning
W J
WJ
D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*