Seat belt breast injury: a reconstructive approach to managing unilateral bisected breast deformity

BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Jul 21;14(7):e243065. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-243065.

Abstract

Seat belt breast deformity can result in significant aesthetic, functional and psychosocial sequelae. Although seat belt breast deformity is well documented, there is a lack of literature describing their reconstructive management. We describe the surgical management of a 63-year-old woman presenting with stage 2b seat belt breast deformity, who underwent scar revision, repositioning of the nipple-areola complex and contralateral breast reduction using Wise-pattern incisions based on superior pedicles. She made an excellent recovery with an improved aesthetic result.

Keywords: breast surgery; plastic and reconstructive surgery; trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Breast Diseases*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nipples / surgery
  • Seat Belts
  • Thoracic Injuries*