[Evaluation of the results of diminution mammoplasties (author's transl)]

The results of diminution mammoplasties are reported. From 1972 to 1974, 70 diminution mammoplasties according to Strömbeck were carried out. Indication for the operation was hypertrophy of the breasts with side effects of morbid value. In 47 patients side effects of the body posture were the leading indication. In 23 patients, psychosocial problems were the indication. Only patients with side effects of morbid value were considered to be sufficiently motivated to tolerate the total stress of the operation and the possible post-operative complications. The technical problems of the operation and the post-operative complications are described. 43 patients were followed up at least one year after the operation. In 36 patients the pre-operative complaints were alleviated by the operation. In 7 patients there was improvement. No patient had continuing pre-operative complaints. The mentally depressed and physically and psychologically in their relationship to their environment handicapped patients became usually more satisfied by the operation. Diminution mammoplasties are recommended for the operative treatment of hypertrophy of the breast with side effects of morbid value.