Lateral thoracic excisions in the post massive weight loss patient.
The lateral vertical thoracic excision has been a useful adjunct to more traditional techniques. As more patients undergo massive weight loss, more patients will present to plastic surgeons with complaints of fullness and excess in areas of the body not addressed by more traditional techniques. The lateral vertical thoracic excision can offer a solution to a difficult problem.
Downey
Susan E
SE
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Gross
John E
JE
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D015431:Weight Loss