Marco Klinger1, Francesco Klinger2, Silvia Giannasi3, Alessandra Veronesi3, Valeria Bandi3, Barbara Banzatti3, Barbara Catania3, Valeriano Vinci3, Andrea Lisa3, Guido Cornegliani2, Micol Giaccone3, Fabio Caviggioli2, Luca Maione4. 1. Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine BIOMETRA, Plastic Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, University of Milan, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy. marco.klinger@humanitas.it. 2. Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, MultiMedica Holding S.P.A., Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Milan, Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy. 3. Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine BIOMETRA, Plastic Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, University of Milan, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy. 4. Clinica San Carlo, Plastic Surgery Unit, Via Ospedale 21, 20037, Paderno Dugnano, Milan, Italy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Several classification systems have been reported to define the spectrum of tuberous breast deformity, and a range of surgical techniques has been described. In this paper, we proposed a new classification including tuberous breast and minor deformity based on stenosis type, glandular trophism and ptosis adapting surgical planning to different breast types. METHODS: A total of 246 patients meeting our definition for stenotic breasts asking for surgery were analyzed in this study. We considered eight different types of stenotic breasts analyzing anatomical presentations, and we then proposed eight key-point maneuvers, finalized to the correction of different breast deformities and their possible association according to the stenotic breast type. Results have been evaluated by a group of three surgeons and by patients. In addition, we evaluated the complication incidence in terms of re-intervention rate. RESULTS: Following our classification eight different groups were distinguished. For each one we reported the prevalence and the surgical procedure adopted. Results evaluated by the surgeon group reported a mean aesthetic outcome of 8.2 (range 5-10), whereas patients reported a mean value of 7.9 (range 6-10). During a follow-up period with a mean of 16 months we observed a 4.9% re-intervention rate. CONCLUSIONS: We believe this new classification to be very complete in evaluating breast shape, including most of the breast evaluable features. Our results confirmed the suitability of the approach for appropriate preoperative planning, thus improving the global surgical outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
BACKGROUND: Several classification systems have been reported to define the spectrum of tuberous breast deformity, and a range of surgical techniques has been described. In this paper, we proposed a new classification including tuberous breast and minor deformity based on stenosis type, glandular trophism and ptosis adapting surgical planning to different breast types. METHODS: A total of 246 patients meeting our definition for stenotic breasts asking for surgery were analyzed in this study. We considered eight different types of stenotic breasts analyzing anatomical presentations, and we then proposed eight key-point maneuvers, finalized to the correction of different breast deformities and their possible association according to the stenotic breast type. Results have been evaluated by a group of three surgeons and by patients. In addition, we evaluated the complication incidence in terms of re-intervention rate. RESULTS: Following our classification eight different groups were distinguished. For each one we reported the prevalence and the surgical procedure adopted. Results evaluated by the surgeon group reported a mean aesthetic outcome of 8.2 (range 5-10), whereas patients reported a mean value of 7.9 (range 6-10). During a follow-up period with a mean of 16 months we observed a 4.9% re-intervention rate. CONCLUSIONS: We believe this new classification to be very complete in evaluating breast shape, including most of the breast evaluable features. Our results confirmed the suitability of the approach for appropriate preoperative planning, thus improving the global surgical outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Breast; Classification; Stenotic; Surgery