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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Published complication rates for reduction mammaplasty range widely from 4% to 54%.
  • Lack of standardized complication classification may contribute to rate variability.
  • This study aimed to analyze single-center complication rates using the Clavien-Dindo classification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the Clavien-Dindo classification system to reduction mammaplasty complications.
  • To establish a standardized method for reporting and comparing surgical outcomes.
  • To analyze complication severity and the need for operative reintervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 804 patients undergoing breast reduction (2005-2015).
  • Exclusion criteria included history of breast cancer, prior breast surgery, non-bilateral procedures, and immunosuppression.
  • Complications were graded using the Clavien-Dindo classification (Grades I-V).

Main Results:

  • 486 patients met inclusion criteria; mean age 39 years, BMI 26 kg/m².
  • Overall complication rate was 63%, with Grades I (48%) and II (9%) being most common (92% of all complications).
  • Operative revisions were needed in 6% of cases (1% Grade IIIA, 5% Grade IIIB); no Grades IV or V complications occurred.

Conclusions:

  • While over half of reduction mammaplasty cases experienced complications, most did not require surgery.
  • The Clavien-Dindo classification effectively grades complication severity and can serve as a benchmark.
  • Distinguishing between complications requiring and not requiring operative reintervention is crucial for reporting accuracy.