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ArticleJPRAS open2026

Oncoplastic chest masculinization using lateral thoracic adipofascial flaps after risk-reducing mastectomy.

Abbas M Hassan, Pedro E Ruiz-Medina, Olivia R Simcox, Carla S Fisher, Ivan Hadad

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Article in JPRAS open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Abbas M HassanDivision of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA.
Pedro E Ruiz-MedinaDivision of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA.
Olivia R SimcoxDivision of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA.
Carla S FisherDivision of Breast Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA.
Ivan HadadDivision of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind, USA.

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Abstract

The high-risk transgender man with a pathogenic variant in a cancer predisposition gene presents a clinical dilemma wherein the requisite oncologic mastectomy creates an inherent dichotomy with the aesthetic goals of chest masculinization. A standard gender-affirming mastectomy leaves residual glandular tissue, necessitating burdensome surveillance. Conversely, a complete oncologic mastectomy, particularly in obese patients, frequently yields a contour deformity characterized by anterior chest hollowing and exacerbated lateral chest rolls. We present novel use of a single-stage technique that repurposes the tissue that would otherwise form a "dog ear" deformity as a robust, pedicled adipofascial flap for immediate autologous reconstruction. This approach synergistically resolves the dichotomy between oncologic safety and aesthetic outcomes by simultaneously achieving complete resection, obliterating the mastectomy defect, and eliminating lateral chest rolls.

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Chest masculinizationGender-affirming surgeryHigh-risk breast cancerLateral thoracic flapOncoplastic surgeryTransgender health

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PMID42239980
PMCPMC13227161

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