Surgical treatment for gyncomastia / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
;
(6): 189-192, 2013.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-271233
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce different surgical treatment for gyncomastia at different grades.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>37 cases with gynecomastia were divided into three grades as grade I with fat as main tissue, grade II with proliferated fibro-gland as main tissue, grade III with big and ptosis breasts and sagging skin. Different surgical methods were chosen according to the different grades of gyncomastia. These include liposuction, subareolar fibroglandular tissue removing, combined technique of the two methods, and breasts resection with free transplantation of nipple-areola complex.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients were satisfied for the appearance of post-operative flat male chest. Complications, such as scar, numbness of nipple and areola were acceptable for them.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Different surgical methods should be chosen for the gynecomastia at different grades. It can improve both the physical and psychological problems for patients.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Transplantation
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Lipectomy
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Retrospective Studies
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Classification
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Mammaplasty
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Gynecomastia
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Methods
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Nipples
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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