Is genetic uptake in BRCA-mutation families related to emotional and behavioral communication characteristics of index patients?
Uptake of predictive BRCA-mutation testing by first- and second-degree relatives is low. Emotional and behavioral factors of index patients are related to this uptake.
Gathering sutures significantly reduce the incision length in the operating room but do not change the areola-to-IMF distance or pucker revision rate. Gathering negatively influences skin vascularity and wound healing. It is acceptable and necessary to have a longer areola-to-IMF distance in a vertical reduction to accommodate increased projection.