Open AccessMinimal invasive surgery for gynecomastia – A novel approach
Author(s) -
Obi Iwuagwu,
PJ Drew
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2292-5511
pISSN - 2292-5503
DOI - 10.4172/plastic-surgery.1000402
Subject(s) - medicine , biopsy , gynecomastia , gynecology , general surgery , surgery , humanities , pathology , philosophy
During the past three decades, there has been a gradual evolution toward less invasive surgery. In breast surgery, the introduction of vacuum-assisted biopsy devices with larger bore cannulae has extended their role to include a therapeutic as well as a diagnostic function. The present article focuses on the innovative use of vacuum-assisted biopsy devices in the treatment of male mammary hypertrophy.