title: Oncoplastic reduction using the vertical scar superior-medial pedicle pattern technique for immediate partial breast reconstruction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Oncoplastic breast reduction in women with medium to large breasts has reportedly benefitted them both oncologically and cosmetically. We present our experience with an oncoplastic breast reduction technique using a vertical scar superior-medial pedicle pattern for immediate partial breast reconstruction.
  
  
  METHODS
  All patients with breast tumours who underwent vertical scar superior-medial pedicle reduction pattern oncoplastic surgery at our centre between September 2006 and June 2010 were retrospectively studied. Follow-up continued from 12 months to 6 years.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Twenty women (age 28-72 yr) were enrolled: 16 with invasive carcinoma and 4 with benign tumours. They all had tumour-free surgical margins, and no further oncological operations were required. The patients expressed a high degree of satisfaction from the surgical outcome in terms of improved quality of life and a good cosmetic result.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The vertical scar superior-medial pedicle reduction pattern is a versatile oncoplastic technique that allows breast tissue rearrangement for various tumour locations. It is oncologically beneficial and is associated with high patient satisfaction.
authors: The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Yoav
authors: Y
authors: Barnea
authors: The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israell.
authors: Amir
authors: A
authors: Inbal
authors: The Breast Health Center, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Daphna
authors: D
authors: Barsuk
authors: The Breast Health Center, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Tehila
authors: T
authors: Menes
authors: The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Arik
authors: A
authors: Zaretski
authors: The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Leshem
authors: The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Jerry
authors: J
authors: Weiss
authors: The Breast Health Center, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Schlomo
authors: S
authors: Schneebaum
authors: The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors: Eyal
authors: E
authors: Gur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001940:Breast / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome