8.  Is reduction mammoplasty effective in reduction of symptoms from gigantomastia?  (PRS 1993; 91: 1270)

Answer:
Yes. 39 women studied, symptoms numerically graded. Control, 40 small-breasted women.  Headache, neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, bra strap pain were present in 60-92% of study population. All patients had reduction of pain symptoms & 25% had complete elimination of all pain symptoms.

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