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The upper and lower rows represent the schematic and surgical diagrams of the operative procedure for pattern 3 (pear-shaped incision). (A,F) Outline of the pear-shaped incision. (B,G) Breast tissue defect after debridement. (C,D,H) Retraction of the flap toward the contralateral margin. (E,I) Resurfacing of the breast tissue defect and closure of the wound. Solid line: surgical incision; dotted line: lesion area.
