title: Brassiere strap groove deformity: definition and classification.
abstract: Brassiere strap grooves develop mostly on the shoulders of women with hypertrophied breasts. Varying degrees of the deformity are observed in such cases. To date, there is no universally accepted definition and classification for brassiere strap groove deformity. In this study, we aimed to define and classify the deformity in order to inform consultants and future surgeons.
  
  
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authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Bezmialem Medical School, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey, selmasonmezergun@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Selma Sönmez
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Ergün
authors.forename: Özcan
authors.initials: Ö
authors.lastname: Gayretli
authors.forename: Reşit Burak
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Kayan
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000150:complications*; D012782:Shoulder / Q000002:abnormalities*