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The safety of pedicles in breast reduction and mastopexy procedures
P V van Deventer1, B J Page, F R Graewe
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Anatomy and Histology, University of Stellenbosch, Box 6115, Welgemoed, 7538 Western Cape, South Africa. avandeventer@telkomsa.net
Nipple necrosis is a potential complication of breast reduction and mastopexy procedures that can be prevented if the surgeon is acquainted with the arterial blood supply to the breast, particularly the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). A review of the latest research on this with its clinical application is given.
Nipple necrosis is a potential complication of breast reduction and mastopexy procedures that can be prevented if the surgeon is acquainted with the arterial blood supply to the breast, particularly the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). A review of the latest research on this with its clinical application is given.
