Summary
The tubular breast is a rare breast deformity. Its main features are described. Two cases are presented and our surgical approach is discussed. No implants are needed but a good aesthetic result has been obtained changing the relationship between the mammary gland and the surrounding tissues.
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Gasperoni, C., Salgarello, M. & Gargani, G. Tubular breast deformity: A new surgical approach. Eur J Plast Surg 9, 141–145 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00452767
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00452767