Tissue expansion in the treatment of tubular breast deformity

Br J Plast Surg. 1992 Oct;45(7):529-32. doi: 10.1016/0007-1226(92)90148-q.

Abstract

Four cases of tubular breast deformity were treated using tissue expansion. The expanders were inserted through either an axillary or an infra-mammary approach in as low a position as possible. The expanders were then over-inflated and allowed to settle for a period of time before removal and insertion of a permanent implant. We present our experience using this technique and the complications and problems we had to deal with.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Breast / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Tissue Expansion / methods*