breast reduction

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs reduction mammoplasty
gptkbp:anesthesia general anesthesia
gptkbp:commonIncisionType anchor incision
vertical incision
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label breast reduction
gptkbp:indication back pain
skin irritation
neck pain
shoulder pain
difficulty exercising
macromastia
gptkbp:insuredBy sometimes
gptkbp:method removal of breast tissue
removal of skin
repositioning of nipple
gptkbp:notableComplication hematoma
delayed wound healing
gptkbp:outpatientProcedure sometimes
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
gptkbp:purpose alleviate physical discomfort
improve breast shape
reduce breast size
gptkbp:relatedTo mastectomy
liposuction
breast lift
gptkbp:restored several weeks
gptkbp:riskFactor asymmetry
infection
scarring
breastfeeding difficulty
loss of nipple sensation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:breast
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5