ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Masculinizing chest surgery is the most common gender-affirming surgery. The objective of our study is to report the surgical and patient reported outcomes of surgery performed by a breast surgery practice. METHODS: Between June 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019, eighty-one patients underwent surgery at a university-affiliated hospital. This study included a retrospective chart review and an anonymous survey. RESULTS: Seventy-five (93%) patients underwent double incision technique. Complications occurred in 25% of patients and two patients required reoperation within 30 days of surgery. The anonymous survey response rate was 47% (34/72). Patients were asked to rate their satisfaction with the cosmetic appearance and the median score was 90. Quality of life and mental health improvement was reported by most patients. Median follow up was 9 months. CONCLUSIONS: Masculinizing chest surgery performed by surgeons trained in breast surgery had a low rate of surgical complications and positive patient reported outcomes.
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Breast Neoplasms , Personal Satisfaction , Female , Humans , Patient Reported Outcome Measures , Patient Satisfaction , Quality of Life , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Although endometriosis is a common condition in women of reproductive age, the incidence of endometrioma in prior surgical incision sites is rare.We present a case of an abdominal wall mass in a female patient with a history of obstetrical surgery. The mass was visualized with ultrasound and computerized tomography, removed by wide excision, and identified via frozen section. This case demonstrates the importance of a thorough surgical and obstetrical history in any woman who presents with an abdominal wall mass.
