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Kozioł-Kozakowska A, Januś D, Stępniewska A, Szczudlik E, Stochel-Gaudyn A, Wójcik M. Beyond the Metabolic Syndrome: Non-Obvious Complications of Obesity in Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1905. [PMID: 38136107 PMCID: PMC10742254 DOI: 10.3390/children10121905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Obesity is currently one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide due to the continuous increase in obesity rates among children, especially younger children. Complications related to obesity, including serious ones, are increasingly being diagnosed in younger children. A search was performed from January 2023 to September 2023 using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, MEDLINE, and EBSCO databases. The focus was on English-language meta-analyses, systematic reviews, randomized clinical trials, and observational studies worldwide. Four main topics were defined as follows: disorders of glucose metabolism; liver disease associated with childhood obesity; the relationship between respiratory disorders and obesity in children; and the effects of obesity on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and puberty. Understanding potential complications and their underlying mechanisms can expedite the diagnostic process and enhance the effectiveness of treatment. We aspire that this study will bring insight into the often-overlooked complications associated with obesity.
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- Agnieszka Kozioł-Kozakowska
- Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Cracow, Poland; (A.K.-K.); (A.S.-G.)
- Interclinical Center for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity, University Children’s Hospital of Krakow, 30-663 Kraków, Poland; (A.S.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Pediatric Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Kraków, Poland;
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- Interclinical Center for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity, University Children’s Hospital of Krakow, 30-663 Kraków, Poland; (A.S.); (E.S.)
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Pediatric Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Kraków, Poland;
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- Interclinical Center for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity, University Children’s Hospital of Krakow, 30-663 Kraków, Poland; (A.S.); (E.S.)
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Pediatric Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Cracow, Poland; (A.K.-K.); (A.S.-G.)
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- Interclinical Center for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity, University Children’s Hospital of Krakow, 30-663 Kraków, Poland; (A.S.); (E.S.)
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Pediatric Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Kraków, Poland;
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Lashin R, Youssef RA, Elshahat A, Mohamed EN. Postoperative Psychological Impact on Teenagers after Gynecomastia Correction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2023; 11:e5094. [PMID: 37361507 PMCID: PMC10287129 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Gynecomastia is common among teenagers. Most published research focused on how surgery is effective in enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the breast. Limited information is already known about the psychosocial benefits of surgical interventions. This study explores and assesses the surgical, cosmetic, and psychological outcome of gynecomastia correction in teenagers. Methods This prospective study included 20 teenagers with Simon grade IIA gynecomastia. The assessment included complications, patients' satisfaction, Manchester Scar Scale, and Li et al questionnaire at 12 months postoperative. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) for quality of life, and school achievement level were evaluated 1 month preoperative and 12 months postoperative. Statistical analysis was done. Results Patients were aged 13-19 years old. The follow-up period was 12 ± 36 months. Postoperative complications included seroma formation (n = 1) and mild asymmetry (n = 3). Results were "uniformly good to excellent" on a satisfaction scale. The Manchester Scar Scale shows the lowest score, which denotes the highest outcomes. The Li et al questionnaire showed a positive overall change. Comparing Rosenberg Scale scores pre- and postoperatively revealed higher scores postoperatively, which indicate higher self esteem. Comparing SF-36 pre- and postoperatively showed a significant increase in postoperative quality of life. Comparing school achievement pre- and postoperatively showed marked improvement postoperatively. Results were highly statistically significant. Conclusions Surgical treatment of teenage gynecomastia is beneficial for different psychosocial domains. Pull-through of the mammary gland combined with liposuction provides satisfactory cosmetic results. Patients who underwent surgery reported a significant improvement in psychosocial load, better school achievement, higher quality of life, and better self-esteem.
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- Riham Lashin
- From the Plastic, Burn, and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- From the Plastic, Burn, and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- From the Plastic, Burn, and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- From the Plastic, Burn, and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Pediatric endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy (pesma) with liposuction in adolescents with gynecomastia. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:766-773. [PMID: 36050608 PMCID: PMC9839820 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09550-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical techniques for treatment of gynecomastia are increasingly less invasive. We described technical standardization of pediatric endoscopic subcutaneous mastectomy (PESMA) with liposuction. METHODS All adolescents with primary gynecomastia, operated using PESMA with liposuction over the period June 2014-July 2021, were included. The video recording of procedures was analyzed to standardize the operative technique. After patient installation, 3 trocars were placed on the mid-axillary line. The technique included 5 steps: (1) subcutaneous injection of lipolysis solution and liposuction; (2) creation of working space using an inflated balloon; (3) gland dissection using 5-mm sealing device; (4) specimen extraction through the largest trocar orifice; and (5) placement of suction drainage tube. RESULTS Twenty-four male adolescents, operated for Simon's grade 2B and 3 gynecomastia using PESMA with liposuction over the study period, were included. Mean patient age was 16 years (range 15-18). Gynecomastia was bilateral in 19/24 (79.2%) and unilateral in 5/24 (20.8%). One (4.1%) conversion to open was reported. The mean operative time was 87 min (range 98-160) for unilateral and 160 min (range 140-250) for bilateral procedure. The mean length of stay was 2.2 days (range 1-4). Patients wore a thoracic belt for 15 up to 30 days postoperatively. Post-operative complications occurred in 5/24 (20.8%): 2- or 3 mm second-degree burns in 4 (16.7%) and subcutaneous seroma in 1 (4.1%). All complications were Clavien 2 grade and did not require further treatment. Aesthetic outcomes were very good in 21/24 (87.5%). Three (12.5%) boys had persistent minimal breast asymmetry but did never perceive it negatively. CONCLUSION PESMA combined with liposuction was feasible and safe for surgical treatment of gynecomastia in this selected cohort of patients. Although challenging, this procedure provided good aesthetic results, with no scars on the anterior thoracic wall. Standardization of the operative technique was a key point for successful outcome.
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Complications and Quality of Life following Gynecomastia Correction in Adolescents and Young Men. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 149:1062e-1070e. [PMID: 35349529 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persistent adolescent gynecomastia negatively affects health-related quality of life. Surgery results in psychosocial improvements, but the effects of postoperative complications on health-related quality of life are unknown. The authors examined whether complications following adolescent gynecomastia surgery impact postoperative health-related quality of life. METHODS Patients aged 12 to 21 years who underwent surgical correction of unilateral/bilateral gynecomastia between 2007 and 2019 were enrolled (n = 145). Relevant demographic and clinical data were obtained from medical records. Fifty-one patients completed the following surveys preoperatively, and at 6 months and 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 years postoperatively: 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (Version 2), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the 26-item Eating Attitudes Test. RESULTS Within a median period of 8.6 months, 36 percent of breasts experienced at least one complication. The most common were residual tissue (12.6 percent), contour irregularities (9.2 percent), and hematomas (7.8 percent). Patients reported significant postoperative improvements in self-esteem and in seven health-related quality-of-life domains (Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, Vitality, Social Functioning, Role-Emotional, and Mental Health) at a median of 33.3 months. Postoperative survey scores did not vary by grade or procedure, or largely by body mass index category or complication status. However, patients aged younger than 17 years at surgery scored significantly higher than older patients in the Short-Form Health Survey Vitality and Mental Health domains postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Health-related quality-of-life improvements are achievable in adolescents through surgical correction of persistent gynecomastia. Postoperatively, patients largely experienced similar health-related quality-of-life gains irrespective of complication status, grade, surgical technique, or body mass index category. Minor postcorrection complications are but do not appear to limit postoperative health-related quality-of-life benefits.
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Innocenti A, Melita D, Dreassi E. Incidence of Complications for Different Approaches in Gynecomastia Correction: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022; 46:1025-1041. [PMID: 35138423 PMCID: PMC9411245 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-022-02782-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background Gynecomastia is nowadays a very common disease, affecting a large cohort of patients with different ages. The aim of this literature review is to assess the incidence of complications with all proposed techniques and for combined procedures versus single approach procedures in gynecomastia correction. Materials and Methods A systematic review of the literature was performed to identify all reported techniques for gynecomastia correction covering a period from January 1, 1987 to November 1, 2020. For all selected papers, demographic data, proposed technique, and complications’ incidence have been recorded. Results A total number of 3970 results was obtained from database analysis. A final total number of 94 articles was obtained for 7294 patients analyzed. Patients have been divided into three groups: aspiration techniques, consisting in 874 patients (11,98%), surgical excision techniques, consisting in 2764 patients (37,90%), and combined techniques, consisting in 3656 patients (50,12%). Complications have been recorded for all groups, for a total number of 1407, of which 130 among “Aspiration techniques” group (14,87%), 847 among “Surgical excision techniques” group (30,64%), and 430 in “Combined techniques” group (11,76%). Conclusions Several techniques have been proposed in the literature to address gynecomastia, with the potential to greatly improve self-confidence and overall appearance of affected patients. The combined use of surgical excision and aspiration techniques seems to reduce the rate of complications compared to surgical excision alone, but the lack of unique classification and the presence of several surgical techniques still represents a bias in the literature review. 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 the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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Varlet F, Raia-Barjat T, Bustangi N, Vermersch S, Scalabre A. Treatment of Gynecomastia by Endoscopic Subcutaneous Mastectomy in Adolescents. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 29:1073-1076. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- François Varlet
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, Saint-Etienne, France
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Kolla S, McSweeney DB, Pokharel A, Vandenberg LN. Bisphenol S alters development of the male mouse mammary gland and sensitizes it to a peripubertal estrogen challenge. Toxicology 2019; 424:152234. [PMID: 31201878 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Humans are exposed to estrogenic chemicals in food and food packaging, personal care products, and other industrial and consumer goods. Bisphenol A (BPA), a well-studied xenoestrogen, is known to alter development of estrogen-sensitive organs including the brain, reproductive tract, and mammary gland. Bisphenol S (BPS; 4,4'-sulfonyldiphenol), which has a similar chemical structure to BPA, is also used in many consumer products, but its effects on estrogen-sensitive organs in mammals has not been thoroughly examined. Here, we quantified the effects of perinatal exposures to BPS on the male mouse mammary gland. In our first study, pregnant CD-1 mice were orally exposed to BPS (2 or 200 μg/kg/day) starting on pregnancy day 9 through lactation day 20, and male mammary glands were evaluated on embryonic day 16, prior to puberty, and in early adulthood. We observed modest changes in tissue organization in the fetal gland, and significant increases in growth of the gland induced by developmental BPS exposure in adulthood. In our second study, pregnant CD-1 mice were orally exposed to BPS (2, 200 or 2000 μg/kg/day) starting on pregnancy day 9 through lactational day 2. After weaning, the male pups were administered either oil (vehicle) or an estrogen challenge (1 μg ethinyl estradiol/kg/day) for ten days starting prior to puberty. After the 10-day estrogen challenge, we examined hormone-sensitive outcomes including anogenital index (AGI), weight of the seminal vesicles, and morphological parameters of the mammary gland. Although AGI and seminal vesicle weight were not affected by BPS, we observed dose-specific effects on the response of male mammary glands to the peripubertal estrogen challenge. Because male mammary glands are structurally less developed compared to females, they may provide a simple model tissue to evaluate the effects of putative xenoestrogens.
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- SriDurgaDevi Kolla
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.
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Gorvetzian J, Funderburk C, Copeland-Halperin LR, Nigriny J. Correction of the tuberous breast deformity in a prepubescent male patient: A surgical approach to an unusual problem. JPRAS Open 2019; 19:98-105. [PMID: 32158861 PMCID: PMC7061682 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2018.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Purpose The management of the tuberous breast deformity in the female patient is well described. However, the presence of this variant in male patients is particularly rare, and few reports on the management of this condition are available. Case presentation A 12-year-old prepubescent male with bilateral gynecomastia and tuberous breast deformities was referred to our department for treatment. Our surgical management, including free nipple areolar complex harvest, mastectomy, removal of excess skin and subsequent nipple grafting, is presented in detail. We observed a cosmetically acceptable result with restoration of a masculine-appearing nipple-areolar complex and good patient satisfaction at 6-month follow-up. Conclusions Tuberous breast deformities in male patients are rare. Our treatment of a prepubertal male patient with this deformity using mastectomies and free nipple areolar complex grafting provided a cosmetically acceptable result. Here, we review the current literature on tuberous breast deformities in males and describe our approach to treatment.
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- Joseph Gorvetzian
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2425 Camino de Salud, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03755, United States
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03755, United States
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03755, United States
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Nuzzi LC, Firriolo JM, Pike CM, Cerrato FE, DiVasta AD, Labow BI. The Effect of Surgical Treatment for Gynecomastia on Quality of Life in Adolescents. J Adolesc Health 2018; 63:759-765. [PMID: 30279103 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Despite the psychosocial deficits associated with gynecomastia, surgical treatment of adolescent gynecomastia remains controversial. This longitudinal cohort study measures changes in health-related quality of life following surgical treatment of gynecomastia in adolescents. METHODS The following surveys were administered to adolescents with gynecomastia and male controls, aged 12-21 years: Short-Form 36v2 (SF-36), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Eating-Attitudes Test-26. Subjects completed surveys at baseline and postoperatively/at follow-up at 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years. RESULTS From 2008 to 2017, 44 patients undergoing surgical treatment of gynecomastia and 64 unaffected male controls participated in our study. At baseline, gynecomastia patients scored significantly worse than controls on the RSES and in five SF-36 domains: general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. Scores significantly improved postoperatively on the RSES, and in four SF-36 domains: physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, and social functioning. Postoperatively, gynecomastia subjects scored similarly to controls in all SF-36 domains and the RSES. Young and overweight/obese patients and those with severe gynecomastia had the greatest postoperative improvement across survey measures. CONCLUSIONS Surgical treatment of gynecomastia significantly improves the quality of life of adolescents, with measurable improvements in physical and psychosocial functioning. Postoperatively, gynecomastia patients performed comparably to unaffected controls. Surgical treatment of gynecomastia in adolescents and young men has the potential to significantly improve quality of life, particularly in younger and overweight/obese patients and those with moderate to severe gynecomastia. Concerns regarding patient age and body mass index alone should not contraindicate surgery.
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- Laura C Nuzzi
- Adolescent Breast Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Adolescent Breast Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Adolescent Breast Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Adolescent Breast Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Adolescent Breast Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Adolescent Breast Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Pokharel A, Kolla S, Matouskova K, Vandenberg LN. Asymmetric development of the male mouse mammary gland and its response to a prenatal or postnatal estrogen challenge. Reprod Toxicol 2018; 82:63-71. [PMID: 30315872 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The CD-1 mouse mammary gland is sexually dimorphic, with males lacking nipples. Recent studies have revealed that the underlying epithelium in the male mammary gland is sensitive to estrogenic environmental chemicals. In ongoing investigations, we observed asymmetric morphology in the left and right male mouse mammary glands. Here, we quantified these asymmetries in the embryonic, prepubertal, pubertal and adult male mammary gland. We found that the right gland was typically larger with more branching points compared to the left gland. We next evaluated the response of the left and right glands to 17α-ethinyl estradiol (EE2) after perinatal or peripubertal exposures. We found that the right gland was more responsive to EE2 than the left at both periods of exposure. These results reveal novel aspects of male mammary gland biology and suggest that future studies should control for laterality in the evaluation of hazards associated with exposures to estrogenic chemicals.
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- Aastha Pokharel
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, United States.
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Do Adolescents with Gynecomastia Require Routine Evaluation by Endocrinology? Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 142:9e-16e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Murphy BL, Glasgow AE, Ubl DS, Habermann EB, Lemaine V. Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Breast Disorders: Institutional Experience and National Trends. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2018; 31:299-303. [PMID: 29030158 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Revised: 09/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Adolescent breast disorders are rare and typically benign in nature; however, surgical treatments might require multiple surgeries. Because of the limited existing data, we sought to evaluate national trends and describe our institutional experience to help guide patient conversations. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING National database and academic institution. PARTICIPANTS Patients 20 years old or younger who underwent a breast procedure in the Kids' Inpatient Database from January 2000 to December 2012 and at Mayo Clinic-Rochester from January 2000 to July 2016. Conditions were categorized into common and complex breast disorders. INTERVENTIONS None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES To assess any trend of adolescent breast procedures across the United States as a whole, weighted Kids' Inpatient Database data were assessed using a Rao-Scott χ2 test. Within the institutional data, the average number of procedures needed to correct common vs complex breast disorders were compared using an unequal variance t test. RESULTS In recent years, the estimated number of hospitalizations for breast procedures decreased in the United States from 1661 in 2000 to 1078 in 2012 (P < .001). At our institution, 241 patients underwent a breast procedure (75.1% [181/241] female) over 16 years. Common breast disorders were corrected with fewer procedures than complex breast disorders (mean 1.09 vs 2.22 procedures; P = .0003). CONCLUSION Inpatient treatment of adolescent breast disorders has been decreasing in recent years, likely reflecting a trend to outpatient procedures. Common adolescent breast disorders might be surgically corrected with 1 procedure, whereas complex disorders often require multiple surgeries to correct. It is important to discuss this with patients and their families to adequately set up expectations.
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- Brittany L Murphy
- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Choi BS, Lee SR, Byun GY, Hwang SB, Koo BH. The Characteristics and Short-Term Surgical Outcomes of Adolescent Gynecomastia. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017; 41:1011-1021. [PMID: 28451801 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-017-0886-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most adolescent gynecomastia is resolved spontaneously in 3 years. But, persistent gynecomastia could have a negative influence on psychoemotional development on adolescence. The purpose of this study is to report the characteristics of adolescent gynecomastia patients who received the surgeries, and discuss the short-term surgical outcomes. METHODS Of the 1454 patients who underwent gynecomastia surgery at Damsoyu hospital from January 2014 to May 2016, 71 were adolescents. Subcutaneous mastectomy with liposuction was performed for adolescent patients who had gynecomastia for more than 3 years and showed psychosocial distress. Demographic and outcome variables were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS The mean age was 17.5 ± 0.77 years old. All gynecomastia cases were bilateral. Simon's grade IIa (35 patients, 49.3%) was the most common, and grade III was not observed. Fifty-one patients (71.8%) were classified as having a glandular-type breast component. Fourteen patients (19.7%) had complications, but only 3 cases (4.2%) required revision. Most of the patients (70 patients, 98.6%) were satisfied with the esthetic results, and the average 5-point Likert score was 4.85 ± 0.40. Recurrence was not observed. As the Simon's grade increased from I to IIA, a higher BMI, larger amounts of breast tissue, and longer operation times were observed. CONCLUSIONS Gynecomastia that did not regress spontaneously was mostly the glandular type, so not only liposuction but also surgical removal of glandular tissue is necessary. Surgical treatment, selectively performed in patients who have had gynecomastia for 3 years, and have experienced psychosocial distress, could be an acceptable treatment for adolescent gynecomastia. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV 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 the table of contents or the online instructions to authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Byung Seo Choi
- Department of Surgery, Damsoyu Hospital, 213 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Damsoyu Hospital, 213 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Damsoyu Hospital, 213 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Damsoyu Hospital, 213 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Damsoyu Hospital, 213 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Zavlin D, Jubbal KT, Friedman JD, Echo A. Complications and Outcomes After Gynecomastia Surgery: Analysis of 204 Pediatric and 1583 Adult Cases from a National Multi-center Database. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017; 41:761-767. [PMID: 28341949 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-017-0833-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gynecomastia is a common disease that is prevalent across all age groups of boys and men. Although benign in nature, it can lead to psychological and social distress, prompting affected patients to seek medical attention. Management strategies include observation and drug therapy, yet surgical procedures remain the hallmark of treatment. The goal of this study was to analyze patient demographics, outcomes, and complication rates of gynecomastia surgery in a large multi-institutional cohort. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program adult and pediatric databases to produce two cohorts that underwent gynecomastia surgical repair. The two populations were compared for comorbidities, perioperative details, and complication rates. Multivariate analyses helped detect risk factors associated with adverse events. RESULTS A total of 204 pediatric and 1583 adult male patients were identified in our analysis. Mean ages were 15.8 and 39.6 years, respectively. A BMI of 28.2 in the latter cohort revealed an overweight adult population. Preoperative comorbidities (0.0-4.9% in children, 0.0-6.4% in adults) and American Society of Anesthesiologists scores (ASA 1 + 2: 98.5 and 82.7%) symbolized a healthy population. Procedures were subsequently performed mostly as outpatient (84.3 and 93.9%) and with short hospitalization durations (0.27 and 0.06 days). Our results demonstrated low surgical (3.9 and 1.9%) and medical (0.0 and 0.3%) complications within the standardized 30-day postoperative period. Children and adolescents, however, required double mean operative times compared to adults (111.3 vs 56.7 min). CONCLUSION Operative gynecomastia treatment remains a safe treatment modality across all age groups. Patients with known preoperative medical or surgical comorbidities necessitate more extensive perioperative assessment and monitoring. 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 the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Dmitry Zavlin
- Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, 6560 Fannin Street, Scurlock Tower, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- San Diego School of Medicine, University of California, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, 6560 Fannin Street, Scurlock Tower, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, 6560 Fannin Street, Scurlock Tower, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Rew L, Young C, Harrison T, Caridi R. A systematic review of literature on psychosocial aspects of gynecomastia in adolescents and young men. J Adolesc 2015; 43:206-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2015.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 06/13/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Fischer S, Hirsch T, Hirche C, Kiefer J, Kueckelhaus M, Germann G, Reichenberger MA. Surgical treatment of primary gynecomastia in children and adolescents. Pediatr Surg Int 2014; 30:641-7. [PMID: 24763713 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-014-3508-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Idiopathic gynecomastia is a common diagnosis in children and adolescents. Though medical treatments reveal potentially harmful side effects, surgical interventions are performable in numerous techniques. In children and adolescents, only minimal evidence exists. This retrospective study presents our experiences with two common surgical techniques, namely subcutaneous mastectomy and combination with liposuction. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study included all patients <18 years who underwent surgery due to idiopathic gynecomastia. Height, weight and grade of gynecomastia according to Simon's classification before surgery were reviewed in all patients' files. Additionally, duration of surgery, inpatient stay and postoperative complications were documented. Follow-up examinations were performed with assessment of scar formation, numbness and retraction of the nipple region. Furthermore, patients were asked to report on general satisfaction with surgery (satisfactory/not satisfactory) and esthetic outcome on a numeric scale (1 = good, 6 = bad). RESULTS 37 patients underwent surgery for verified idiopathic gynecomastia. Grade of gynecomastia was I° in 13.5% (n = 5), II° in 40.5% (n = 15) and III° in 46% (n = 17) of cases. Subcutaneous mastectomy was applied in 11 patients (group I, 30%) and both subcutaneous mastectomy and liposuction in 26 patients (group II, 70.3%). Postoperative complications occurred in two patients. Long-term follow-up was performed in 32 patients after a median of 34 months (range 6-96 months). Hypertrophic scar formation was seen in one patient (3%) and nipple retraction in two patients (5%). Recurrence of gynecomastia occurred in two patients (5%). Patient rating was satisfactory in 9% of cases and esthetic outcome was received with a median of 2.0 (1-5). In comparing both surgical techniques, combination of mastectomy and liposuction revealed better results in every measure except for surgical duration (median 73 vs. 90 min). CONCLUSION Surgical correction of gynecomastia remains a purely elective intervention. In contrast to adults, skin in children and adolescents provides high retractability. Therefore, open reduction combined with minimally invasive liposuction was proven useful.
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- Sebastian Fischer
- Department of Hand-, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Centre Ludwigshafen, Burn Centre, University of Heidelberg, Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany,
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BACKGROUND Prepubertal gynecomastia is an extremely rare condition usually requiring surgical treatment, especially in case of class III gynecomastia. This study presents cases treated with a new surgical treatment. METHODS From 2010 at our institution, gynecomastia is treated surgically using a modified technique of periareolar incision. Aesthetic results and possible complications of this technique are reported. RESULTS Five patients were treated at the authors' unit for class III gynecomastia between January 2010 and December 2011. All patients were properly treated without the need of further surgery for skin resection. One patient developed seroma, treated with suction; one patient showed hematoma, treated with hot packs for 3 weeks. All patients and their parents were satisfied of the aesthetic results obtained. All patients resumed sport activities 4 weeks after surgery. It was not possible to observe intraoperative complications. CONCLUSION The technique used meets safety and efficacy standards for the treatment of this type of pediatric gynecomastia. It also offers the best possible aesthetic results with minimum complications which can be treated without the need of further surgery.
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Barros ACSDD, Sampaio MDCM. Gynecomastia: physiopathology, evaluation and treatment. SAO PAULO MED J 2012; 130:187-97. [PMID: 22790552 PMCID: PMC10876201 DOI: 10.1590/s1516-31802012000300009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2011] [Revised: 07/11/2011] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Gynecomastia (GM) is characterized by enlargement of the male breast, caused by glandular proliferation and fat deposition. GM is common and occurs in adolescents, adults and in old age. The aim of this review is to discuss the pathophysiology, etiology, evaluation and therapy of GM. A hormonal imbalance between estrogens and androgens is the key hallmark of GM generation. The etiology of GM is attributable to physiological factors, endocrine tumors or dysfunctions, non-endocrine diseases, drug use or idiopathic causes. Clinical evaluation must address diagnostic confirmation, search for an etiological factor and classify GM into severity grades to guide the treatment. A proposal for tailored therapy is presented. Weight loss, reassurance, pharmacotherapy with tamoxifen and surgical correction are the therapeutic options. For long-standing GM, the best results are generally achieved through surgery, combining liposuction and mammary adenectomy.
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Pediatr 2011; 23:492-7. [PMID: 21750430 DOI: 10.1097/mop.0b013e3283496fc1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Jose RM, Thomas S. Gynaecomastia correction—the role of power-assisted liposuction. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-010-0486-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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He Q, Zheng L, Zhuang D, Fan Z, Xi C, Zhou P. Surgical treatment of gynecomastia by vacuum-assisted biopsy device. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2011; 21:431-4. [PMID: 21561329 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2011.0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gynecomastia is a benign clinical condition that is the unilateral or bilateral enlargement of the male breast, but sometimes it causes serious psychological and physical stress in young men and brings about phobia of malignancy in elderly men. Minimally invasive and functional therapy represents an inevitable trend in breast surgery. We investigated the feasibility and safety of vacuum-assisted biopsy device in treating gynecomastia. METHODS From January 2006 to January 2010, 20 male patients with gynecomastia were treated by an 8-gauge vacuum-assisted biopsy device. The average age was 24.7 years (range, 18-47 years). RESULTS The operation was successfully performed in all 20 patients with a mean operating time of 51 minutes and a hospital stay of 4 days. Postoperative complications included 1 case of hematoma, but no nipple necrosis, local skin necrosis, or skin buttonhole occurred. No other operation-related complications were observed. Satisfactory chest contour was gained in all cases without any abnormality, skin redundancy, or recurrence during the follow-up of 6-48 months. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of gynecomastia by the Mammotome device is distinctive, practicable in manipulation, safe, and can achieve excellent cosmetic results. The Mammotome procedure simply represents another novel treatment option for gynecomastia.
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- Qingqing He
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Jinan Military General Hospital, Jinan, The People's Republic of China.
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