Abstract
Outcome evaluation in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast is commonly performed visually or employing bi-dimensional photography. The reconstructive process in the era of anatomical implants requires excellent survey capabilities that mainly rely on surgeon experience. In this paper we present a set of parameters to unambiguously estimate the shape of natural and reconstructed breast. A digital laser scanner was employed on seven female volunteers. A graphic depiction of curvature of the thoracic surface has been the most interesting result. Further work is required to provide clinical and instrumental validation to our technique.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 314-318 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- Breast curvature
- Breast reconstructive surgery outcome
- Breast shape analysis
- Breast symmetry
- Breast volume
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery