title: A modified Chiari L short-scar mammoplasty--the technique and results.
abstract: A modification of Chiari Junior's L-shaped mammoplasty has been used to produce reliable and pleasing results. Easier marking with use of a template and changes in the parenchymal dissection have been developed from the original description in 1992. A review of 90 consecutive cases was performed. Patient satisfaction was excellent (average score 9.23/10). Surgical outcome was assessed by surgeons not using the technique, the series achieving an above-average outcome, with ratings even higher for reductions under 800 g. Nipple sensation was normal post-surgery in 79%, present but abnormal in 17% and absent in 4%. Complications occurred in 18%, although the majority were minor, not requiring surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: McCulley
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Rousseau
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000294:innervation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome