title: Classification of mastectomy deformity.
abstract: This article proposes a classification system for mastectomy reconstruction based on skin and muscle deficiency. This system is helpful in planning surgery and in presenting lecture material. It could also be helpful in organizing material in future publications on mastectomy deformity by providing guidelines regarding the choice of procedure as it corresponds to the degree of deformity. Finally, it may enhance our ability to develop statistical measures for comparing different reconstructive techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Subdepartment of Plastic Surgery, Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Pacik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015411:Mastectomy, Modified Radical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015409:Mastectomy, Radical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation