Background: Lateral skin folds or 'dog-ears' are frequent following mastectomy, particularly in patients with large body habitus. Methods: We describe a method of modifying the mastectomy incision and suturing to eliminate these lateral 'dog-ears'. Conclusion: This surgical technique, as compared to others described in the literature, is simple, does not require additional incisions and is cosmetically acceptable to the patient. © 2007 Devalia et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Devalia, H., Chaudhry, A., Rainsbury, R. M., Minakaran, N., & Banerjee, D. (2007). An oncoplastic technique to reduce the formation of lateral “dog-ears” after mastectomy. International Seminars in Surgical Oncology, 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7800-4-29