Macromastia has been related with number
of physical and mental issues in spite of the fact that it is
basically a physiological condition. This study aimed to
discuss the effect of reduction mammoplasty on pulmonary
function tests and back pain in patients with macromastia.
Patients and Methods: This is a clinical study including
thirty female patients with macromastia suffered from back
pain, all underwent reduction mammoplasty, we used three
pedicles techniques for reduction mammoplasty; medial,
superior medial and inferior pedicles. Regarding pulmonary
function test (spirometry) and carbon monoxide diffusion test,
pre-operative and 3 months postoperative was done. Back
pain was assessed preoperative and 3 months post operative
according to facial pain scale. |
