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Abstract
Introduction: Gynecomastia, the benign enlargement of male breast tissue, impacts physical and psychological health. Grade III gynecomastia often requires surgery. The postero-inferior pedicle technique offers an alternative to free nipple grafts, preserving neurovascular integrity and aesthetics.
Materials and methods: This retrospective study included 12 patients treated with the postero-inferior pedicle technique. Data included demographics, surgical details, and outcomes. Preoperative and postoperative assessments utilized the SF-36v2 quality-of-life survey and a 7-item satisfaction questionnaire.
Results: Patients had a mean age of 25.5years and BMI of 29.56kg/m2. Average operative time was 112.17mins, with 618.33g of tissue resected. Complications were minimal, with one hematoma. All patients rated chest aesthetics as "good" or "very good." SF-36v2 showed significant improvement in physical function (P<0.05) and pain reduction (P<0.05).
Discussion: The postero-inferior pedicle technique is a safe, effective method for Grade III gynecomastia, offering minimal scarring, preserved neurovascular function, and high satisfaction.
期刊介绍:
Qu''elle soit réparatrice après un traumatisme, pratiquée à la suite d''une malformation ou motivée par la gêne psychologique dans la vie du patient, la chirurgie plastique et esthétique touche toutes les parties du corps humain et concerne une large communauté de chirurgiens spécialisés.
Organe de la Société française de chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, la revue publie 6 fois par an des éditoriaux, des mémoires originaux, des notes techniques, des faits cliniques, des actualités chirurgicales, des revues générales, des notes brèves, des lettres à la rédaction.
Sont également présentés des analyses d''articles et d''ouvrages, des comptes rendus de colloques, des informations professionnelles et un agenda des manifestations de la spécialité.