title: Prediction of breast resection weight in reduction mammaplasty based on 3-dimensional surface imaging.
abstract: Prediction of resection weight (RW) in reduction mammaplasty is helpful in achieving breast symmetry and in fulfilling the stringent reimbursement requirements of health insurance companies. Current breast volume estimations are largely based on surgeon's experience, which are partially unreliable and often cumbersome to obtain. Therefore, this study aims to develop a formula to predict RW based on 3D surface imaging. A total of 68 breasts were treated with bilateral T-scar, and 40 breasts were treated with bilateral or unilateral vertical-scar reduction mammaplasty. Linear distances and volume measurements were assessed 3-dimensionally preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. Significant correlations between the RW and the calculated preoperative breast volume (ρ = 0.804) and the sternal notch to nipple distance (ρ = 0.839) were found in both techniques (P < .001). Regression equations with the RW were performed to derive prediction formulas. Surgeons may benefit from the formulas in terms of improvement in preoperative planning, dealing with insurance coverage questions, and optimizing patient consultation.
authors.affiliation: Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Germany.
authors.forename: Maximilian
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eder
authors.forename: Ariane
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grabhorn
authors.forename: Fee v
authors.initials: Fv
authors.lastname: Waldenfels
authors.forename: Tibor
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schuster
authors.forename: Nikolaos A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Papadopulos
authors.forename: Hans-Günther
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Machens
authors.forename: Laszlo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kovacs
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D016014:Linear Models; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009929:Organ Size; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*