Mammary hypertrophy, or macromastia, is an increase in breast tissue volume due to multiple etiologies and still unknown pathophysiology. We report the case of a 45-year-old patient with juvenile macromastia, which caused cervical pain and decreased quality of life. It was decided to perform a reduction mammoplasty with a modified McKissock technique with a free nipple graft; the resected glandular tissue was 1039 grams in the right breast and 1029 grams in the left breast.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn plastic surgery, the reconstructive ladder is a systematic approach used to guide the planning and execution of reconstructive procedures. The use of autologous tissues is preferred in the breast reconstruction process due to the multiple advantages they offer. The latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap has been the therapeutic option of choice in these cases, replacing other surgical techniques because of the high adaptability and low complication rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Polybrachysyndactyly is the combination of malformations and is considered a congenital anomaly that is very difficult to treat. In addition to presenting as a disabling entity, it is a reason for little acceptance under the aesthetic standards established by society.
Case Presentation: 6-year-old male patient with polybrachysyndactyly in all 4 extremities.
Int J Surg Case Rep
November 2021
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome has attracted attention as an occupational disease due to the dramatic increase on its magnitude, and its prevalence in the general population, who's has been reported from a 0.6 to 3.4%.
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