Surgical alternatives in subcutaneous mastectomy reconstruction.
The approach to subcutaneous mastectomy is presented, with emphasis on individualization of surgical technique. The operation is based on breast size as well as nipple-areolar complex location. Reconstructive alternatives include a mammary prosthesis, tissue expander, and autologous tissue.
Fisher
J
J
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.
Maxwell
G P
GP
Woods
J
J
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015414:Mastectomy, Subcutaneous; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*