The Modified Superomedial Pedicle Breast Reduction Technique for Cases with SN-N Distance Exceeding 33 cm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Symptomatic breast hypertrophy affects the quality of life of a large number of women globally. Many reduction mammoplasty techniques have been described for patients with breast hypertrophy. The aim of this study was to provide our clinic's experience in utilizing the modified superomedial pedicle breast reduction technique in specific patients suffering from breast hypertrophy, with sternal notch-to-nipple distance of more than 33 cm.

Method

Our study included twenty patients who underwent, from January 2022 to December 2023, the modified superomedial pedicle breast reduction technique due to symptomatic breast hypertrophy with sternal notch-to-nipple distance of more than 33 cm in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Nicosia General Hospital in

SUBMITTER: Panopoulou G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11799024 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature