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ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2023

Anthropometric Measurements and Analysis for Objective Assessment of Gynecomastia Surgery Results.

Karthik Ramasamy, Srivatsa M Shet, Pankaj Patil, Sanjib Tripathee, Nanthini Dhevi, Abisshek Raj Alagarasan

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Article in Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. Long-Term Outcome of Surgery for Grade 4 Gynecomastia: A Single-Center Experience.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2024
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Karthik Ramasamy
Pankaj Patil
Sanjib Tripathee
Nanthini Dhevi
Abisshek Raj Alagarasan
Grande International Hospital · NP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Gynecomastia surgery is one of the most common aesthetic procedures in males. There is a lack of objective analytical parameters to judge outcomes. In this study, the authors aim to introduce novel anthropometric measurements and analysis techniques for the objective assessment of surgical outcomes based on specific aesthetic targets. Objectives: To introduce quantification of gynecomastia surgery outcomes and compare the results among the different grades of gynecomastia. Methods: A total of 192 patients with gynecomastia were included. The patient cases were grouped according to grades and a set of anthropometric measurements were taken both before the operation and 6 months postoperatively. Liposuction and glandular excision were done through minimal incisions in all grades of gynecomastia, with the addition of ultrasound and nipple areola complex (NAC) lifting plaster in selected Grade 3 and all Grade 4 cases. Results: A statistically significant improvement in the perimeter of the triangular relationship of sternal notch and nipples, the elevation of the NAC, the reduction of the area of the NAC, and the correction of asymmetry of the chest were seen in all grades of gynecomastia, with increased differences in higher grades. Conclusions: A systematic objective analysis of the specific aesthetic targets helps to reliably compare results in a standard way and for carrying out improvisation of surgeons' techniques. Meanwhile, this approach helps identifying the need for customization, eventually providing symmetric and aesthetically pleasing surgical results. Level of Evidence 3:

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PMCPMC10456205
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