title: The curved lateral incision technique for subcutaneous mastectomy.
abstract: The inframammary incision often used for subcutaneous mastectomy provides somewhat limited exposure and often less than optimal aesthetic results, especially if the patient has ptosis preoperatively. This paper describes a technique for subcutaneous mastectomy that involves a straightforward marking system, provides excellent exposure, and produces satisfactory aesthetic results. This technique can be applied to most cases in which subcutaneous mastectomy is indicated.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005348:Fibrocystic Breast Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants