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April 10, 2026

Superomedial Pedicle Breast Reduction in Patients with Sternal Notch-to-Nipple Distances Greater than 40 cm

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the safety of superomedial pedicle breast reduction in patients with sternal notch-to-nipple distances greater than 40 cm.
Evaluate patients with sternal notch-to-nipple distances (SN-N) ≥40 cm.
Implement superomedial pedicle technique modifications.
Assess resection weights and complication rates.
Confirmed safety of superomedial pedicle in longer SN-N distances.
No increased complications observed with modified techniques.
Findings refute previous contraindications for SN-N >35 cm.

Abstract

SMP is safe in patients with SN-N ≥40 cm and large resection weights. These findings challenge the notion that SMP is contraindicated for SN-N >35 cm and suggest that, with technique modifications, it can be safely used in longer SN-N distances without increased complications.

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Episalla et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893c96c1944d70ce04c0d https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000013112

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