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Issue title: Selected articles from the 3rd Joint Meeting of The European Society for Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation (ESCHM) , The International Society for Clinical Hemorheology (ISCH) and The International Society of Biorheology (ISB), Regensburg, Germany, 28 – 30 September 2023
Guest editors: L. Prantl, A. Krueger-Genge and F. Jung
Article type: Research Article
Authors: Diesch, Sophia T.a; * | Prantl, Lukasa | Anders, Marvina | Eigenberger, Andreasa; b | Wiesmeier, Annaa | Brix, Evaa | Griesbeck, Theresac | Brébant, Vanessaa
Affiliations: [a] University Center for Plastic and Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany | [b] Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Medical Device Lab, Regensburg Center of Biomedical Engineering (RCBE), Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany | [c] University Center of Othorhinolaryngo Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Dr. med. Diesch Sophia-Theresa, University Center for Plastic and Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany. Tel.: +49 941 783 3124; Fax: +49 941 6948; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Asymmetry and scar formation of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) after reduction mammoplasty with periareolar suture are common complications and can significantly affect patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate possible procedure-specific influencing factors on asymmetry and shape disturbances of the nipple-areola complex to optimize postoperative outcome and thus improve patient satisfaction. METHODS:78 patients were followed-up after a 5-year period as part of a retrospective cohort study. Objective parameters as areolar diameter, symmetry, scar patterns, dimensions of the breast, and anthropometric measurements were recorded. All patients underwent surgery according to an established treatment algorithm depending on the preoperative measurements. Follow up was 1 week, 6 week, 6 months and 3 years postoperatively. RESULTS:The periareolar suture-technique significantly influenced the symmetry and shape of the NAC. Compared to the intraoperative determined diameter and the postoperative diameter, the net-suture technique showed the highest NAC symmetry and minimal divergence. Patients who underwent Hall-Findlay mammoplasty showed significantly higher rates of asymmetry and deformity of the NAC with teardrop formation in comparison to Lejour mammoplasty. Scar formation was affected by periareolar ruffle formation especially after purse string suture. CONCLUSIONS:Regardless of what reduction mammoplasty techniques and periareolar suturing-technique are used, a tension-free suture of the NAC is crucial for shape, symmetry and scar formation. The net suture technique resulted in significantly higher symmetry of the NAC.
Keywords: Nipple-areola complex symmetry, reduction Mammoplasty, postoperative symmetry NAC, NAC symmetry, operative influence factors
DOI: 10.3233/CH-238116
Journal: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, vol. 86, no. 1-2, pp. 237-243, 2024
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