An application of the LeJour vertical mammaplasty pattern for skin-sparing mastectomy: a preliminary report.
An application of the LeJour vertical mammaplasty skin pattern for skin-sparing mastectomy is presented. The approach provides adequate access for the mastectomy, axillary dissection, and immediate breast reconstruction. The technique is ideal for patients with large or ptotic breasts undergoing a simultaneous contralateral breast reduction or mastopexy. It is particularly suitable for autogenous tissue reconstruction. Its use in mastectomies for cancer and prophylactic subcutaneous mastectomies is described.
Malata
Charles M
CM
Department of Reconstructive Surgery, Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrooke's University Hospital, Cambridge, UK. contact@charlesmalata.com
Hodgson
Elaine L B
EL
Chikwe
Joanna
J
Canal
Alessandra C E
AC
Purushotham
Arnie D
AD
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged