title: An easy-to-make, easy-to-use device for preoperative marking for reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy.
abstract: A simple, convenient, and inexpensive device for preoperative marking in breast surgery is described. Its design is based on accepted surgical techniques and geometrical principles and obviates the use of multiple instruments commonly used. Its use allows accurate and expeditious planning, measuring, and marking.
authors.affiliation: Northern California Plastic Surgery Medical Group, Redding 96001.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Méndez-Fernández
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014481:United States