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  • Title: Breast development and areola sensitivity after submammary skin incision for median sternotomy.
    Author: Deutinger M, Domanig E.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 1992 Jun; 53(6):1023-4. PubMed ID: 1596122.
    Abstract:
    Vertical incision for median sternotomy may result in unsightly scars. Therefore we have used a horizontal approach in women since the early 1980s. Of 36 women, 27 came for a follow-up examination. A tendency toward scar hypertrophy was found medially in 7 women. Four breast-fed their child after operation. Reduced areola sensitivity occurred in only 9 women. Horizontal submammary skin incision resulted in cosmetically acceptable scar formation and did not harm breast development and lactation.
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