DEAR EDITOR Superomedial pedicle reduction mammaplasty has become the most preferred technique in our clinic. While performing the technique, the surgeon can predict the final breast volume and shape, as well as limit sensation loss of the nipple-areola complex (NAC).1 Another advantage of this procedure is the improved long-term projection of the breast. Moreover, the technique obtains younger...

STUDY OBJECTIVE The aim was to demonstrate the benefits of breast cancer screening on mortality. DESIGN The study was an evaluation of a breast cancer screening programme by means of different approaches: (1) a case-control study, breast cancer deaths being the cases; (2) comparing the numbers of breast cancer deaths in screened and unscreened women; (3) comparing breast cancer mortality befo...

BACKGROUND Surgery for hypertrophied breast represents a challenge for plastic surgeons. The search for a good cosmetic breast has led to the development of many techniques. Objectives for reduction mammoplasty are to achieve elevated, symmetrical breasts, with round shape, good projection, small cicatrices that are not very perceptible, and a lasting result. METHODS This study was carried ou...

This text is a single author’s publication based upon her recollection and analysis of her 27 years of solo private practice as a wellrecognized and successful breast surgeon. The book is divided into two parts, Part I: Concepts and Principles, and Part II: Technique. Part I includes 4 chapters with the following titles: 1. Breast Analysis and Clinical Concepts, 2. Applied Anatomy: Key Concepts...

INTRODUCTION Indication for breast reduction in a publically funded or an insurance-funded setting depends on the severity of the subjective symptoms and on the clinical evaluation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether Danish surgeons follow a clinical practice recommending a minimum tissue resection weight of 400-500 g per breast. METHODS Included in the study were a total of 36...

It truly is a remarkable event when traditional pathologic observations lead to new ideas about the prevention of cancer. In this issue of the Journal , Milanese et al. (1) , through a histologic review of breast biopsy specimens, show that the extent of age-related lobular involution is strongly associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer risk decreased with increasing exten...

by intense parenchymal background enhancement. Our histopathological findings of invasive adenoid cystic carcinoma confirm the importance of pathological examination of reduction mammoplasty specimens for breast carcinoma screening. It is also clear that a more extensive evaluation should be performed in patients with a history of breast carcinoma. Adequate sampling of reduction specimens is es...

the ataxia telangiectasia mutated gene (atm), candidate for breast cancer susceptibility gene, encode a 350-kda protein belongs to the core components of dna-damage response machinery. female at carriers have at least 5-fold increase risk for breast cancer. reduction in atm expression is shown in multiple studies in breast tissues. we aimed to perform a research to measure the atm mrna expressi...

BACKGROUND Despite being the cosmetic procedure most performed worldwide, there are still few objective measurements of postoperative volumetric analysis of breast augmentation available in the literature. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate volumetric changes in the breast parenchyma after the placement of silicone implants in the subglandular plane. METHODS Thirty-four women w...