Experimental methodology for digital breast shape analysis and objective surgical outcome evaluation.
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.
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Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori--Via Venezian 1, 20133 Milano, Italy. giuseppecatanuto@yahoo.it
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Pennati
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Farinella
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D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D018427:Breast Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology; D011187:Posture; D016896:Treatment Outcome