Correlation of Breast Tissue Density and Body Mass Index
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 732-735, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-10564
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
In performing breast reconstruction, making symmetrical breast is still a challenge. A precise estimate of the volume of the breast specimen is necessary to reconstruct a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing breast. This study aims at finding out the relationship with breast tissue density and body mass index designed to apply for breast reconstruction.METHODS:
By using the Archimedes' principle, the authors calculated the volume of the breast specimen and drew a correlation between the density of breast specimen and BMI. From October 2002 to November 2004, this method was used on 197 patients to predict breast volume for TRAM flap reconstruction.RESULTS:
The mean density was 0.9954g/cc and had no correlation with BMI (p-value=0.069). There was no difference between denstiy of breast tissue after skin spared mastectomy and that of breast tissue after nipple spared mastectomy.CONCLUSION:
These data will be helpful to predict the needed volume for breast reconstruction.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Skin
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Breast
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Body Mass Index
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Mammaplasty
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Mastectomy
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Nipples
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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