Description

A rapid review of gynecomastia for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

• Gynecomastia epidemiology
• Gynecomastia physiology
• Evaluation and management of the gynecomastia patient

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References:

1. Rohrich RJ, Ha RY, Kenkel JM, Adams WP, Jr. Classification and management of gynecomastia: defining the role of ultrasound-assisted liposuction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003;111(2):909-923.
2. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. ASPS recommended insurance coverage criteria for third-party payers: Gynecomastia. Available at: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/Documents/Health-Policy/Positions/Gynecomastia_ICC.pdf. Accessed January 11, 2020.
3. Karp NS. Gynecomastia. In: Thorne C, Beasley RW, Aston SJ, Bartlett SP, Gurtner GC, Spear SL, eds. Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health; 2007: 616-624.