Correlation of Breast Tissue Density and Body Mass Index
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 732-735, 2010.
Artigo
em Coreano
| 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.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Pele
/
Mama
/
Índice de Massa Corporal
/
Mamoplastia
/
Mastectomia
/
Mamilos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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