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Risk Factors and Complications in Reduction Mammaplasty: Novel Associations and Preoperative Assessment
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10/01/09

Henry SL et al. – Based on the review of a large series of reduction mammaplasties, specific and quantifiable patient characteristics were linked to specific and quantifiable complications. Novel associations were drawn, including increased risk of hematoma with intraoperative hypotension and decreased risk of hypertrophic scarring with mass of resection. A risk assessor was constructed that estimates a prospective patient's individualized risk based on selected preoperatively identifiable characteristics, facilitating patient selection and preoperative counseling.

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