The use of 3D laser imaging and a new breast replica cast as a method to optimize autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy
| Autor: | Rok Pavlic, Uroš Ahčan, Drago Bračun, Peter Butala, Katarina Zivec |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Models Anatomic medicine.medical_specialty Breast surgery medicine.medical_treatment Mammaplasty Laser imaging Breast Neoplasms Surgical Flaps Imaging Three-Dimensional medicine Humans Breast skin and connective tissue diseases Projection (set theory) business.industry Replica Lasers General Medicine Middle Aged Surgery Female Radiology Breast reconstruction business Mastectomy |
| Zdroj: | Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland). 21(2) |
| ISSN: | 1532-3080 |
| Popis: | Aesthetically pleasing and symmetrical breasts are the goal of reconstructive breast surgery. Sometimes, however, multiple procedures are needed to improve a reconstructed breast’s symmetry and appearance. In order to avoid additional corrective procedures, we have developed a new method that uses a reverse engineering technique to produce what we call a new breast replica cast (NBRC). The NBRC is a mould of the contralateral healthy breast, designed according to preoperative laser 3D images. During surgery, the mould is used to help shape the new breast. With this method, we are able to achieve breast symmetry in terms of volume, projection, contour, and position on the chest wall more accurately, more quickly, and more safely than before. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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