Abstract
Introduction
The aim of this work was to describe our technique, the “Bifidus pedicle”, which is a modification of the superomedial pedicle, for managing large breast cancers (BCs) in the upper outer quadrant (UOQ) in patients with medium/large breasts and associated ptosis. Observed complications, cosmetic outcome and oncologic safety were also reported.
Materials and Methods
Thirty patients underwent our modification of the superomedial pedicle combined with a Wise skin resection pattern for large BCs in the UOQ. All patients underwent contralateral Wise pattern breast reduction/mastopexy for symmetry.
Results
The average weight of the quadrantectomy specimen was 235 grams (range: 36–400 grams). Mean free tumour margin was 19.4 mm (range: 16–30). Mean operative time was 165 minutes (range: 150–220). Eight (13.2%) breasts had minor complications: two partial NAC necrosis, and six minimal wound dehiscences. Mean follow-up was 22 months (range: 12–30). Overall satisfaction rate was 91%; patients reported to be satisfied the most with the shape (92%) of the breasts, the achieved symmetry (94%), and the volume (85%), focusing on the fullness in the UOQ.
Conclusions
Our Bifidus pedicle allowed to fill even wide defects in the UOQ, because we selectively employed it in patients with medium to large ptotic breasts where the lower pole had enough tissue to be displaced. Satisfactory cosmetic and oncologic outcomes were achieved with low complication rate.
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Marongiu, F., Bertozzi, N., Sibilio, A. et al. “Bifidus pedicle”, The Use of Bilobed Superomedial Pedicle for Breast Reshaping Following Upper Outer Quadrantectomy: A New Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Technique. Aesth Plast Surg 45, 866–874 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-020-01982-x
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