ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2024
The Impact of Higher BMI on Wound Complications Following Adolescent Breast Reduction: A Retrospective Study of 1215 Cases.
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- Factors Associated With Complications After Reduction Mammoplasty: Analysis of 5909 Patients Using a National Database: Facteurs associés aux complications après mammoplastie de réduction : analyse de 5909 cas de patientes à partir d'une base de données nationale.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Vertical Breast Reduction Mammaplasty in the Adolescent Population.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMacromastia is a physically and psychologically distressing condition for adolescents. While reduction mammaplasty is often the best treatment, risk factors for adolescent wound complications remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the impact of obesity and other predictors of postoperative wound complications following adolescent reduction mammaplasty using a national database.
methodsThe 2012-2019 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric (NSQIP-P) databases were reviewed to identify primary reduction mammaplasty encounters. World Health Organization Body Mass Index (BMI), alongside patient and case characteristics, were assessed for association for 30-day wound disruption or surgical site complications. Statistical analyses were performed to identify independent predictors for complications and determine a potential BMI cutoff for risk stratification.
resultsThere were 1215 patients with an average age of 16.6 years. The average BMI was 30.7 kg/m
conclusionsHigher obesity increases risk of wound complications; however, complication rates remain low. A BMI of 34.6 is a potential screening metric for counseling and monitoring patients. Reduction mammaplasty should remain a viable option as it can significantly improve quality of life. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This 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 Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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