The inframammary skin-sparing mastectomy technique
- PMID: 29050858
- DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2017.09.006
The inframammary skin-sparing mastectomy technique
Abstract
Skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate implant-based breast reconstruction is technically a challenging procedures for women with large, ptotic breasts. This is usually performed using the Wise pattern incision resulting in an inverted T scar, which is associated with postoperative complications. The other challenge is obtaining adequate coverage of the prosthesis. We describe a technique that avoids the inverted T scar and provides a single horizontal scar with a double dermo-muscular layer coverage of the prosthesis.
Keywords: Mastectomie avec conservation de l’étui cutanée; Prosthesis; Prothèse; Ptosis; Seins ptosiques; Skin-sparing mastectomy.
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