Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy in the Repair of XXXX : Effect on Breast Development.

@entity1 @entity118 @entity2318 @entity1635
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the cosmetic results and the impact on the breast development of a right anterolateral thoracotomy (RALT) in pre-pubertal @entity1 who underwent RALT for correction of @entity118 . METHODS: From December 2002 to July 2010, 25 female @entity1 with a mean age of 8.5        1.3 years underwent repair of @entity118 with a right anterolateral thoracotomy. Breast symmetry was described by a clinical index. The degree of @entity1635 was measured by clinical examination. The subjective evaluation in breast asymetry, size, and shape was assessed by a survey obtained by the @entity1 . RESULTS: There was no intraoperative or postoperative complication or late mortality in the thoracotomy approach or in the long-term follow-up (7.5        2.2 years). According to the survey, breast asymmetry and differences between both breast size or shape were found in 15 (60%) and seven (28%) @entity1 , respectively. One @entity1 (4%) complained of a @entity2318 . Mild sensitive skin deficit in the mammary area was determined in four @entity1 (16%). According to the objective assessment, breast asymmetry was found 12 @entity1 (48%) with index 1 and 13 @entity1 (52%) with index 2. CONCLUSION: Although it is safe, the RALT is associated with the potential to effect unilateral breast development.
