ABPS Breast Surgery & Oncoplastic Reconstruction Flashcards

Which technique is used to correct tuberous breast deformity by releasing the constricted lower pole?

Answer: Radial scoring of the breast parenchyma

Radial scoring (release) of the constricted breast parenchyma expands the lower pole and corrects the tuberous deformity.

In the Wise-pattern (anchor scar) reduction mammaplasty, which pedicle provides the best nipple vascularity for large reductions?

Answer: Inferior pedicle

The inferior pedicle maintains reliable blood supply to the nipple-areola complex and is the most versatile pedicle for large reductions.

Mondor's disease following breast surgery is characterized by thrombophlebitis of which structure?

Answer: Thoracoepigastric vein

Mondor's disease is superficial thrombophlebitis of the thoracoepigastric vein, presenting as a palpable, cord-like structure on the breast.

What is the recommended sentinel lymph node biopsy timing relative to immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Answer: It is performed at the same surgical setting as mastectomy and reconstruction

Sentinel lymph node biopsy is performed concurrently during the mastectomy, before the reconstruction proceeds, in the same operative setting.

Which oncoplastic technique involves moving the nipple-areola complex to a higher position while reshaping the remaining breast tissue after partial mastectomy?

Answer: Level II oncoplastic reduction

Level II oncoplastic reduction reshapes the breast parenchyma and repositions the nipple-areola complex following partial mastectomy for tumors requiring significant tissue resection.

Fat grafting to the reconstructed breast using the Coleman technique primarily deposits fat in which tissue layer?

Answer: Subcutaneous and intramuscular planes

The Coleman technique deposits fat in multiple small aliquots across subcutaneous and intramuscular tissue layers to maximize graft survival.