摘要
Objective To evaluate a knitted polypropylene mesh used for mammapexy in correcting the breast ptosis. Methods Twenty-one patients with the mild or moderate breast ptosis were undergoing the mammapexy with a knitted polypropylene mesh. The operation was performed through the periareolar incision and a monofilament knitted polypropylene mesh was subcutaneously implanted on the surface of the gland and fixed up-ward. Results All of the patients were satisfactory of the appearance with the follow-ups from 2 to 16 months. No secondary ptosis, hypemophic scars and foreign body reactions were found. Conclusion The above-mentioned technique could be a good, safe and reliable method for correcting breast ptosis. 13 refs,3 figs.
Objective To evaluate a knitted polypropylene mesh used for mammapexy in correcting the breast ptosis. Methods Twenty-one patients with the mild or moderate breast ptosis were undergoing the mammapexy with a knitted polypropylene mesh. The operation was performed through the periareolar incision and a monofilament knitted polypropylene mesh was subcutaneously implanted on the surface of the gland and fixed up-ward. Results All of the patients were satisfactory of the appearance with the follow-ups from 2 to 16 months. No secondary ptosis, hypemophic scars and foreign body reactions were found. Conclusion The above-mentioned technique could be a good, safe and reliable method for correcting breast ptosis. 13 refs,3 figs.
出处
《外科研究与新技术》
2003年第2期127-127,共1页
Surgical Research and New Technique
