Reconstruction of sternal wounds with and without rigid plate fixation

INTRODUCTION: The inferior pedicle, Wise-pattern reduction mammaplasty is the most popular technique for breast reduction because of its reproducible results and reliability. However, complication rates in obese patients or large volume reductions are high, ranging from 35 to 78%. This study aimed to determine whether a modification to the standard Wise-pattern reduction technique, an expanded inframammary fold skin triangle, produces improved outcomes in high-risk large volume breast reduction patients.