Seasonal Impact on Wound Healing and Surgical Site Infections after Reduction Mammoplasty.

The incidence of reduction mammoplasty has been steadily increasing over recent decades. Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a common yet preventable complication across surgical disciplines. Studies across various surgical specialties have indicated a seasonal influence on SSIs, primarily correlated with higher temperatures and humidity.

"Identifying complication risk factors in reduction mammaplasty: a single-center analysis of 1021 patients applying machine learning methods".

Various surgical approaches and pedicles have been described to ensure safe and satisfactory results in reduction mammaplasty. Although different breasts require different techniques, complications are common. This study aims to assess the incidence of complications following primary bilateral reduction mammaplasties across a diverse range of pedicle methods within one of the largest single-center cohorts to date, utilizing machine learning methodologies.

Photometric Comparison of Skin Color Match between Abdominal and Thigh-Based Free Flaps for Breast Reconstruction in White Patients.

Background: With the increasing demand for autologous breast reconstruction, different surgical techniques have emerged to provide patients with the best possible result tailored to their individual needs. The upper thigh provides an alternative tissue resource in patients where abdominal based flaps are not feasible. Although surgical outcomes and donor-site morbidity demonstrate favorable results using abdominal and thigh-based free flaps for autologous breast reconstruction, the differences in skin constitution and color between the two flap donor sites have not been investigated.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Breast Reconstruction With the Transverse Myocutaneous Gracilis Flap Using the BREAST-Q and Lower Extremity Function Scale.

Background: The transverse myocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap is a viable and safe option for breast reconstruction in patients with limited abdominal tissue or other contraindications for abdominal-based flaps. Although it is one of the most common flaps employed for breast reconstruction, data on patient-reported outcomes is limited.

Objectives: The authors seek to evaluate patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcome after breast reconstruction with the TMG flap.