Authors: E J van Dorpe S Bosselaers
Publish Date: 2005/04/19
Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 195-197
Abstract
The inframammary fascial system has been dissected by us in the last 7 years in over 150 reduction mammaplasties or corrections of ptosis as well as in cadaver dissections We have found its anatomy to be consistent notwithstanding differences in its descriptions in the literature In this presentation we describe the anatomy of the fascial structures in the inframammary region as described in the literature and as we have found it We have used our findings to improve our technique of reduction mammaplasty In our opinion preservation of the inframammary ligament is essential to avoid postoperative ‘luxation’ of the breast and the highriding nipple deformityWe would like to thank Francis Devlies MD radiologist for his help in providing and interpreting the NMR images Professor Stockmans F PhD for his continuous support and advice and Guy AJ Tops PhD for his correction of the manuscript
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