Does reduction mammaplasty improve lung function test in women with macromastia? Results of a randomized controlled trial.

Background: To determine the effects of reduction mammaplasty on lung function in women with mammary hypertrophy (macromastia), a prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted at the Academic Surgery and Plastic Surgery Units, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, United Kingdom.

Methods: Seventy-three women who were referred for consideration of bilateral breast reduction surgery were randomized into either an early intervention group (surgery within 6 weeks) or a control group (surgery 6 months after recruitment). Each group had two sets of lung function tests: the intervention group had one before and one 3 months after surgery and the control arm had one test initially and a second test 4 months after randomization and before surgery.

Effects of reduction mammoplasty on upper-limb nerve conduction across the thoracic outlet in women with macromastia: a prospective randomized study.

Unlabelled: Macromastia is a common problem. The physical complaints include upper body pain and aches. There have been anecdotal reports of neurologic deficits in the nerves emanating from the lower trunk of the brachial plexus.

Ultrasound guided minimally invasive breast surgery (UMIBS): a superior technique for gynecomastia.

The last 30 years has seen a shift in surgical treatment of breast diseases to less invasive, more conservative treatment options. The mammotome equipment was originally introduced as a diagnostic tool, but advances in technology have extended its role to therapeutic procedures. The mammotome device (8-gauge) is inserted through a cosmetically placed 4-mm scar and breast tissue is resected sequentially using a suction facility without the need to remove the biopsy device.