[Reduction mammaplasty with the superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce a new technique for reduction mammaplasty appropriate to moderate or heavy hypertrophic breast.


METHODS
The superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle flap including the nipple-areola complex was created. After the extra glandular tissue was removed, the superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle with the nipple-areola complex was rotated, adjusted, sculptured and fixed to the thoracic wall so as to fashion a breast with natural projection and proper shape. This method was used in 4 patients(8 breasts).


RESULTS
The operation results were satisfactory without complications. The breasts maintained nice configuration and good function, with well lactating in one case.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique of reduction mammaplasty with the superior-lateral dermo-glandular pedicle is a reasonable method to obtain nice breast configuration and good function.
Chen
Wei-hua
WH
Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China.
Lü
Yuan-dong
YD
Zhai
Shu-ya
SY
Diao
Zhi-yong
ZY
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000601:surgery; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome