Therapeutic Breast Reduction in Upper Quadrant Breast Tumor

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Excellent

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Very good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Very good

Comments:

Modifications to the traditional breast reduction techniques were used to cope with the oncological resections needed in the presented case report. The case description is adequate. The Discussion puts forth the rationale for taking up the study, effectively describes the relevant literature and enlists the implications of the findings from the present study in that context. The Discussion section highlights that standard breast reduction markings can be modified so as to incorporate the skin that needs to be removed and pre-operative planning can be used to recruit additional skin from other sources to fill in the gap after tumorectomy. The report finally Concludes that one must evaluate each case individually and determine this possibility alongside team members and the patient’s desire.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Very good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate to the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

Q: Does the author use them suitably? Are legend and notations clear?

A: Very good

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report presents the case of a 42-year-old woman where traditional breast reduction techniques were inadequate and specific technical modifications of standard markings or pedicle design were developed to avoid the need to undergo a mastectomy procedure. The study holds significance as oncoplastic surgery principles still have several limitations to their use regarding the location of the tumor or the need for inconvenient skin resections out of the standard markings of breast reduction. Good global symmetry and aesthetic result were achieved, scar pattern obtained was considered relatively camouflaged and patient satisfaction was high in the presented case.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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