title: Reduction Mammoplasty in a Developing Country: A 10-year Review (2001-2010) at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Large breast is a major problem because of associated symptomatology and aesthetic concerns. Reduction mammoplasty (RM) resolves the symptom and at the same time improves the aesthetic appearance of the breast, hence improving self-esteem and social integration.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe the pattern of RM in a hospital in the developing world and its impact on postgraduate surgical training.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective review of all the RMs done in the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu (a major plastic surgery training center in Nigeria) over a ten-year period (2001-2010), in the developing country of Nigeria.
  
  
  METHODS
  All RMs done in the hospital were reviewed after retrieving their records from operation register and medical records department. Fifteen (15) cases were retrieved and analyzed.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data was analyzed with Microsoft excel 2007.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Average age of female patients who had RM was 26.5 years and 83.3% were single. The most common complaint was abnormally large breast (macromastia). Inferior pedicle technique was commonly used.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results of RM are remarkable as it impact positively on the quality of life of the patients. However, the level of awareness about the availability of this service is still low in the region as shown by few cases done over the period of review and this impacts negatively on the training. The need for public awareness cannot be overemphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Chimaobi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Isiguzo
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Sunday Iheuko
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Ogbonnaya
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Anthonia O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Udezue
keywords: Developing country; macromastia; reduction mammoplasty
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