Swiss roll method of fibroadenoma excision: a case series

Srinivas B. Kulkarni; Naveen S.; K. S. Hanumanthaiah

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20231969

Authors

Srinivas B. Kulkarni Department of General Surgery, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Naveen S. Department of General Surgery, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
K. S. Hanumanthaiah Department of General Surgery, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20231969

Keywords:

Fibroadenoma, Giant fibroadenoma, Swiss roll method, Cosmesis

Abstract

Fibroadenoma of 5 cm or more is called as giant fibroadenoma. Cosmesis is an important consideration while making breast incisions, especially in young adults. In our case series 15 girls of age group 18-30 years having giant fibroadenoma in breast were considered for the study and underwent Swiss roll method of fibroadenoma excision. 3 cm and 4 cm incisions were made for giant fibroadenoma of ≤6 cm and >6 cm in size respectively. Post-operative scars and cosmetic results were documented. In our study, average size of fibroadenoma was 6.5 cm. 10 patients (66.66%) had 3cm incision and 5 patients (33.33%) had 4 cm incision. Breast shape and symmetry is maintained with acceptable scar in all our patients postoperatively. Swiss-roll operation can be considered as cosmetically acceptable surgery for giant fibroadenomas.

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