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An oncoplastic technique to reduce the formation of lateral 'dog-ears' after mastectomy
Haresh Devalia1, Anushka Chaudhry1, Richard M Rainsbury2
1St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, UK.
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology : ISSO
|December 19, 2007
Abstract
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.