Technical variations of the McKissock operation for reduction mammoplasty.
Presented are various modifications of the McKissock vertical bipedicle dermal flap technique for reduction mammoplasty, to enhance the cosmetic and functional results. Virtual elimination of vascular embarrassment of the nipple-areolar complex and largely unimpaired nipple sensation are features of this technique. Suited to this method are a wide variety of enlarged and ptotic breasts.
D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods