Subcutaneous Mastectomy in Female-to-Male Transsexuals: A Retrospective Cohort-Analysis of 202 Patients

P. Cregten-Escobar, M. Bouman, M.E. Buncamper, M.G. Mullender

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    Abstract

    Introduction. Subcutaneous mastectomy is the first surgical procedure to be completed by female to male transsexuals after appropriate mental health and endocrine therapy. Objectives of subcutaneous mastectomy in this group are to masculinize the chest by the removal of breast tissue and skin excess, reduction and proper positioning of the nipple-areola complex, obliteration of the infra-mammary fold, and ideally with a minimal of chest wall scars. In this study, the largest series of subcutaneous mastectomies in female-to-male transsexuals to date is presented. Aims. Our aim was to determine relations between surgical technique, risk factors, complications, reoperations and secondary corrections in female-to-male transsexuals. Methods. We performed a retrospective survey study on 404 mastectomies in 202 female-to-male transsexuals during the period of 2000-2011. Main Outcome Measures. Primary outcomes for this study were complication rate, acute reoperations, secondary corrections, surgical time, and length of hospital stay in relation to the surgical technique used. Results. The average age of these patients at time of the intervention was 31years (±10) with an average BMI of 25kg/m
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3148-3153
    JournalJournal of Sexual Medicine
    Volume9
    Issue number12
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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