Reliability and Safety of The Superomedial Pedicle Technique for Reduction Mammaplasty
Abstract:
Background and Aim: Breast reduction is a technique used to treat women with enlarged breasts and improve the appearance of the breasts. Thus, corrections performed under this technique include functional and aesthetic results while preserving the vascularity and sensitivity of the breasts. The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of the superomedial pedicle technique in patients with hypertrophy breasts.
Patient and Method: A prospective study to review 15 patients with bilateral breast enlargement who underwent breast reduction using the super pedicle technique. The study was conducted in two private hospitals in Sana'a City from February 2022 to May 2024. Patient demographics, preoperative breast measurements, postoperative data, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction were analyzed.
Results: The mean age was 35.5 years, the mean BMI was 28.05 kg/m2, and the mean weight of the resected breast tissue was 953.7 g for the right breast and 913.7 g for the left breast. The main pedicle elevation was (right breast 11.63 cm) ( left breast 11.33 cm). Limited wound opening occurred in two patients at the T-junction; one patient developed epidermolysis of the bile duct mucosa that improved over time, and one patient developed fat necrosis that was removed under local anesthesia. The patient satisfaction rate was 100%.
Conclusions: Breast reduction using the superomedial pedicle is a safer and more reliable technique for the treatment of patients with breast hypertrophy. This technique had high patient satisfaction and good aesthetic outcomes with minimal complications.
