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ID 111195
Author
Kashiwagi, Keisuke Tokushima University
Ishida, Soshi Tokushima University
Fukunaga, Yutaka Tokushima University
Yoshimoto, Sho Tokushima University
Yamato, Ryosuke Tokushima University
Tsuda, Tatsuya Tokushima University
Keywords
reduction mammaplasty
mastopexy
touch-up surgery
breast cancer
breast reconstruction
Content Type
Journal Article
Description
Background : Breast reconstruction generally involves autologous tissue transplantation and placement of a mammary prosthesis. When the patient’s breasts are extremely large and ptotic, breast reconstruction often results in significantly asymmetrical appearance. However, a good aesthetic outcome after reconstruction surgery following cancer resection is an important quality-of-life factor. We evaluated the efficacy of touch-up surgery, either reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy, performed on the contralateral breast for symmetrization. Methods : Reduction mammaplasty was performed on the contralateral breast in 2 patients and mastopexy was performed on the contralateral breast in 1 patient after reconstruction surgery following cancer resection, between 2008 and 2014. We reviewed each patient’s medical record for general clinical information and for the methods of breast cancer resection and breast reconstruction used, wait time between breast cancer resection and touch-up surgery, preservation of the sensitivity of the nipple-areola complex after the touch-up surgery, and aesthetic outcome (based on visual analog scale score). Results : Wait times in the 3 cases were 4, 9, and 18 months. Nipple-areolar sensitivity was well preserved in all 3 cases. Aesthetic outcomes were judged “excellent” or “very good.” Conclusion : Revision surgery on the contralateral breast 4 to 18 months after breast reconstruction substantially improves the aesthetic outcome.
Journal Title
The Journal of Medical Investigation
ISSN
13496867
13431420
NCID
AA11166929
AA12022913
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine Tokushima University
Volume
63
Issue
3-4
Start Page
281
End Page
285
Sort Key
281
Published Date
2016-08
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DOI (Published Version)
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language
eng
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departments
Medical Sciences
University Hospital