Radiological Control After Reduction Mammoplasty: Do Ultrasonographic Postoperative Changes Return to Normal in the Late Period?
Eurasian Journal of Medicine, vol.58, no.2, pp.1-4, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 58 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2026.251260
- Journal Name: Eurasian Journal of Medicine
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM), Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Page Numbers: pp.1-4
- Keywords: Breast cancer, reduction mammoplasty, USG
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Postoperative ultrasonographic follow-ups of 65 breast reduction cases performed from 2012 to 2020 were evaluated. It was discussed whether the postoperative changes in the late period were permanent and how permanent cases affected breast cancer screening. Methods: Sixty-five breast reduction cases performed in this clinic between 2012 and 2020 with at least 2 years of follow-ups were included in the study. Ultrasonography (USG) was administered to the patients before the operation and in the postoperative first month, sixth month, the first year, and every following year. While the patients under the age of 40 years were checked with USG only, mammography was also applied to the patients over the age of 40 together with USG during their controls. Results: Postoperative secondary changes observed in the USG findings returned to normal in 84.7% of the patients, while they were permanent in 15.3% of patients. Conclusion: Ultrasonography is one of the most reliable methods in postoperative breast evaluation and breast cancer screening.