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Journal Abstract of the Month for May 2002
"Breast feeding after
reduction mammaplasty performed during adolescence." S. Aillet
et al, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive
Biology 101, 2002(1):79-82.
This research paper, written
in France, documents the successful outcome in reduction mammaplasty
when the surgery is done during adolescence. Special attention must
be given to the preservation of breast function when RM is done when
the patient is 15-17 years old. 12.5% of all reductions are done on
adolescents, who have concerns about their body image, and may not consider
the likelihood of breastfeeding in the future as this decision is typically
made during pregnancy. Providing adequate information as to the possibility
of breastfeeding to these adolescents is essential, as they can expect
to be able to nurse their future children under the same conditions
as the general population.
The Center for Breastfeeding
has categorized this article with the following keywords:
Breastfeeding and Surgery,
Breast Size, Teen Mothers, Human Milk/Volume, Breast Development
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