Influence of Breast Reduction Surgery on Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Austria.

Introduction: Breast reduction surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries amongst plastic and reconstructive surgeons worldwide. Previous studies have shown decreased risk of breast cancer development in women undergoing breast reduction surgery of up to 28%. We aimed to evaluate the relative risk of breast cancer development in our patients after breast reduction surgery in relation to the general female population of Austria.

Long-term Follow-up of Intracapsular Schwannoma Excision.

Introduction: The current criterion-standard treatment for schwannomas is intracapsular excision. This study was designed as a long-term follow-up to investigate postoperative symptoms, nervous impairment, and recurrence rate.

Methods: We performed a long-term follow-up of 18 subjects who underwent intracapsular schwannoma excision.