Ultrasound guided minimally invasive breast surgery (UMIBS): a superior technique for gynecomastia.

摘要: The last 30 years has seen a shift in surgical treatment of breast diseases to less invasive, more conservative options. mammotome equipment was originally introduced as diagnostic tool, but advances technology have extended its role therapeutic procedures. device (8-gauge) is inserted through cosmetically placed 4-mm scar and tissue resected sequentially using suction facility without the need remove biopsy device. This done under ultrasound guidance. Operative morbidity postoperative score for cosmesis patient satisfaction were recorded prospectively. Patients reviewed clinic after 6 8 weeks. Five patients (4 unilateral, 1 bilateral) with idiopathic gynecomastia treated. Mean age 41.8 (range, 16-88 years) median procedural time 32 minutes. No noted mean cosmetic 9/10. an emerging minimal invasive tool that safe ensures excellent very high rates.