The changing scene in breast surgery in a plastic surgery unit (1966-94).
A review of the increasing numbers and problems concerning breast surgery over almost 30 years is related. The current controversies and changing techniques are discussed. Breast reduction is confirmed to be a very useful operation, being a cosmetic as well as symptomatically beneficial procedure. It is seen to be a cause of a major increase in the unit's workload as its popularity increases. Various options for breast reconstruction after excisional surgery are discussed.
Department of Plastic Surgery, St John's Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian, UK.
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McGregor
D018427:Breast Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D008408:Mastectomy