An oncoplastic technique to reduce the formation of lateral 'dog-ears' after mastectomy.
BACKGROUND
Lateral skin folds or 'dog-ears' are frequent following mastectomy, particularly in patients with large body habitus.


METHODS
We describe a method of modifying the mastectomy incision and suturing to eliminate these lateral 'dog-ears'.


CONCLUSIONS
This surgical technique, as compared to others described in the literature, is simple, does not require additional incisions and is cosmetically acceptable to the patient.
Devalia
Haresh
H
St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, UK.
Chaudhry
Anushka
A
St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, UK.
Rainsbury
Richard M
RM
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, Hants, UK.
Minakaran
Neda
N
St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, UK.
Banerjee
Dibyesh
D
St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, UK.