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Christina N Canzoneri1, Kurtis E Moyer2
1Section of Plastic Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion, Roanoke, VA, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|February 16, 2022
Abstract:
Many breast conditions that warrant referral to a plastic surgeon may first be identified in a routine gynecologic or primary care setting. These range from asymmetric anomalies and macromastia to sequelae of previous aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. The purpose of this reference article is to provide an overview of common breast deformities and discuss their unique challenges in evaluation.
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