Impact of Surgical Technique on Outcome Measures in Chest Masculinization: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis
Among plastic surgeons, there are several conventional techniques for performing chest surgery. Research on surgical approaches has focused cis-gender patients with medical conditions, such as breast cancer or gynecomastia, but has never studied transgender populations. The aim of this study is to perform the first systematic review of gender-affirming chest surgery (GAS) in transgender populations, and determine postoperative outcomes differences in relation to surgical technique. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - September 12, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Joshua Zhu, Emily Wang, Steven Liu, Jessica Koos, Laurie Shroyer, Aleksandra Krajewski Tags: Review Source Type: research
Invited Editorial on: “Is Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Superior to Sonography in Gynecomastia Evaluation and Surgery Planning”
(Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - September 11, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
A New Dawn for Aldosterone as a Therapeutic Target in Hypertension
In 1953, aldosterone, then termed electrocortin, was first isolated and characterized by James and Sylvia Tait in London. A year later, Jerome Conn described the first case of primary aldosteronism, the clinical symptoms of which were resolved by resection of an aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma. The first effective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), spironolactone, soon followed in 1957. However, dose- and time-dependent antiandrogenic and progestogenic adverse effects of spironolactone, resulting in painful gynecomastia in men and menstrual dysfunction in women, soon became apparent and limited its use. A s...
Source: JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association - September 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
A New Surgical Technique for Female-to-Male Top Surgery: The Posterioinferior Pedicle (PIPe) Approach
ConclusionsOur study presents a novel surgical approach utilizing the posteroinferior pedicle technique. Its key benefit lies in the preservation of neurovascular function, which makes it an attractive option for patients seeking to retain nipple sensitivity. This procedure is reliable, reproducible, and recommended as a first-line treatment for grade II and III gynecomastia due to its low rate of major complications and favorable functional and aesthetic outcomes.Level of Evidence IVThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine rating...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - September 8, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Liposuction and port site nipple sparing mastectomy: an alternative method for the operative treatment of gynecomastia at Alexandria main university hospital
Gynecomastia is characterized by unusually large masses that radiate concentrically from the base of the nipple and is caused by abnormal growth of the glandular tissue of the male breast. An alternative strat... (Source: BMC Surgery)
Source: BMC Surgery - August 21, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Asal, Moataz Ewedah, Mahmoud Bassiony and Ahmed Abdelatif Tags: Research Source Type: research
Reproducible, minimally invasive and safe: Comprehensive aesthetic corrections of gynecomastia
CONCLUSION: Enhanced liposuction combined with pull-through and bottom-up technique proved effective to treat grade I and II gynecomastia with minimal scarring and high satisfaction. The refined strategy was simple and safe, and would obtain optimal outcomes even for inexperienced surgeons.PMID:37596215 | DOI:10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.07.147 (Source: Asian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Asian Journal of Surgery - August 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ze-Nan Xia Yuan-Bo Kang Yu-Yan Yang Ai Guan Xu-Da Ma Yu-Wei Zhang Zhi-Fei Liu Nan-Ze Yu Ming-Zi Zhang Lin Zhu Source Type: research
[11C]Choline PET/CT in a Patient with Prostate Cancer Biochemical Recurrence Showing Two Suspicious Findings in the Breast and Liver
AbstractA 79-year-old man with prostate cancer (PCa) was referred to our center to perform a [11C]Choline PET/CT for biochemical recurrence. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scan detected PCa recurrence in the prostate gland and several pelvic and abdominal lymph nodes. Two abnormal uptakes were also identified in the right breast and in the liver, respectively. Breast histological findings turned out to be gynecomastia, while the liver lesion resulted in a benign perfusion anomaly at follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although incidental findings were benign in this case, it is important ...
Source: Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - July 27, 2023 Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research
Is Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Superior to Sonography in Gynecomastia Evaluation and Surgery Planning
ConclusionMRI was superior to sonography in diagnostic accuracy to assess the tissue components of gynecomastia and provided informative guidance especially for junior surgeons. Surgical outcomes were comparable regardless of the use of MRI or sonography for evaluation.Level of Evidence IVIThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266. (Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - July 27, 2023 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Unilateral Gynecomastia in an Adolescent with Poland Syndrome. A Clue for Diagnosis
Isr Med Assoc J. 2023 Jul;25(7):505-506.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37461178 (Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal)
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - July 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Aaron Hanukoglu Dorit Lev Source Type: research
