title: Reduction mammaplasty by the inferior pedicle technique: experience with moderate to severe breast enlargement.
abstract: A ten year experience in breast reduction using the inferior pedicle technique of Robbins is presented. In 60 patients using this technique, there was no nipple or breast necrosis. Nipple sensation and lactation were preserved. Additionally, the breast shape and symmetry were satisfactory, in the majority of cases. This technique is recommended as safe and satisfactory especially for the large breast reductions usually performed in this environment.
authors.affiliation: St. Francis Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Akpuaka
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Jiburum
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome