Abstract:Background:
Full-thickness burns of the anterior chest wall during childhood are a devastating problem that results in significant distortion of the developing breast. This deformed burnt breast represents a serious aesthetic problem, and can lead to functional impairment as well as severe emotional trauma for patients.
Methods:
Patients with postburn scarring affecting the lower pole of the breast were included. Only patients with small to medium-sized… Show more
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