An oncoplastic technique to reduce the formation of lateral 'dog-ears' after mastectomy
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BACKGROUND Lateral skin folds or 'dog-ears' are frequent following mastectomy, particularly in patients with large body habitus. METHODS We describe a method of modifying the mastectomy incision and suturing to eliminate these lateral 'dog-ears'. CONCLUSION This surgical technique, as compared to others described in the literature, is simple, does not require additional incisions and is cosmetically acceptable to the patient.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International seminars in surgical oncology : ISSO
دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007