A Novel Method of Outcome Assessment in Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Comparison of Autologous and Alloplastic Techniques Using Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging
- Background Breast reconstruction is an important coping tool for patients undergoing a mastectomy. There are numerous surgical techniques in breast reconstruction surgery (BRS). Regardless of the technique used, creating a symmetric outcome is crucial for patients and plastic surgeons. Three-dimensional surface imaging enables surgeons and patients to assess the outcome’s symmetry in BRS. To discriminate between autologous and alloplastic techniques, we analyzed both techniques using objective optical computerized symmetry analysis. Software was developed that enables clinicians to assess optical breast symmetry using three-dimensional surface imaging. Methods Twenty-seven patients who had undergone autologous (n = 12) or alloplastic (n = 15) BRS received three-dimensional surface imaging. Anthropomorphic data were collected digitally using semiautomatic measurements and automatic measurements. Automatic measurements were taken using the newly developed software. To quantify symmetry, a Symmetry Index is proposed. Results Statistical analysis revealed that there is no dif- ference in the outcome symmetry between the two groups (t test for independent samples; p = 0.48, two-tailed). Conclusion This study’s findings provide a foundation for qualitative symmetry assessment in BRS using automatized digital anthropometry. In the present trial, no difference in the outcomes’ optical symmetry was detected between autologous and alloplastic approaches.
Verfasserangaben: | Robin HartmannORCiD, Maximilian Weiherer, Daniel SchiltzORCiD, Stephan Seitz, Luisa Lotter, Alexandra AnkerORCiD, Christoph PalmORCiDGND, Lukas PrantlORCiD, Vanessa BrébantORCiD |
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DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-020-01749-4 |
Titel des übergeordneten Werkes (Englisch): | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
Verlag: | Springer |
Verlagsort: | Heidelberg |
Dokumentart: | Artikel aus einer Zeitschrift/Zeitung |
Sprache der Veröffentlichung: | Englisch |
Jahr der Veröffentlichung: | 2020 |
Datum der Freischaltung: | 05.06.2020 |
Freies Schlagwort / Tag: | Breast reconstruction; Breast symmetry; Digital anthropometry |
GND-Schlagwort: | Mammoplastik; Dreidimensionale Bildverarbeitung; Autogene Transplantation; Alloplastik |
Jahrgang: | 44 |
Erste Seite: | 1980 |
Letzte Seite: | 1987 |
Fakultäten / Institute / Einrichtungen: | Fakultät Informatik und Mathematik |
Regensburg Center of Biomedical Engineering - RCBE | |
Fakultät Informatik und Mathematik / Regensburg Medical Image Computing (ReMIC) | |
Begutachtungsstatus: | peer-reviewed |
OpenAccess Publikationsweg: | Gold Open Access- Erstveröffentlichung in einem/als Open-Access-Medium |
Forschungsschwerpunkt: | Lebenswissenschaften und Ethik |
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