the study compares two surgical techniques in excision of the central duct system of the breast. known also as major duct excision
first technique used is the original Hadfield techniques. the other technique is Almasad technique published in 1999. in this technique, de-epithelialization of a supraareolar area of nearly 2cm is done and elevation of the nipple areola complex is done to support the retroareolar area.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
130
2 methods of major/central mammary duct excision are compared as regard the outcome
Faculty of Medicine, Main Univeristy Hospital
Alexandria, Egypt
patient satisfaction and sensation of nipple areolar complex complications
cosmetic outcome assessed via score between non-satisfied -extremely satisfied sensation is assessed via acotton bad comaring both side or nearby skin
Time frame: 6 months
complications
eg nipple areolae complex (NAC) sensation, necrosis...etc
Time frame: 6 months
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