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M P Nowacki¹, E Towpik

¹Department of Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland.

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|September 1, 1988

Summary

A novel fish-shaped surgical incision modifies the Stewart transverse incision. This technique improves wound healing, prevents deformities, and enhances axillary access, especially in obese patients.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Techniques
Plastic Surgery
Wound Healing

Background:

The Stewart transverse incision is a standard surgical approach.
Challenges include wound edge inequality and "dog ear" deformities.
Access to the axilla can be limited, particularly in certain patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a modified fish-shaped Stewart transverse incision.
To evaluate its effectiveness in correcting wound edge inequality and preventing "dog ear" deformities.
To assess its utility in facilitating axillary access, especially for obese patients.

Main Methods:

A modification of the classic Stewart transverse incision was developed.
Two triangular incisions were incorporated into the standard approach.
The technique was applied in clinical practice, focusing on outcomes in obese patients.

Main Results:

The fish-shaped incision effectively corrected wound edge inequality.
Prevention of "dog ear" deformity was observed.
Improved access to the axilla was achieved.
Excellent cosmetic results and wound healing were noted, particularly in obese individuals.

Conclusions:

The fish-shaped modification of the Stewart transverse incision offers significant advantages.
It addresses common surgical wound complications and improves operative access.
This technique is particularly beneficial for obese patients, yielding superior cosmetic and healing outcomes.

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