Laser-guided plastic surgery.
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Figure 2 Cross-hair laser level. Plastic surgery relies on accurate preoperative evaluation and planning. The simple marker pen and tape measure have been essential tools of the trade, but modern tradesmen in engineering and other fields have moved on to more sophisticated devices. One such device is a laser level that emits a laser line (as opposed to a single dot), which can be orientated with the help of an incorporated spirit level (Figures 1 and 2). The ubiquitous nature of such pocket devices allows these to be purchased from a local hardware store at a price equivalent to that of a few good marker pens and a tape measure. Some of these devices also come with a built-in tape measure. The devices shown are low-power (1 mW) class II lasers similar to that found in laser pointers. We have found these devices to be excellent tools for marking patients prior to surgery. Examples include alignment for nipple positioning prior to nipple reconstruction, positioning of a neo-umbilicus during abdominoplasty or autologous breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue and for marking the midline and other points prior to breast reduction. Numerous other applications also exist, especially in a research setting to obtain accurate data regarding aspects of symmetry or alignment in many areas of the body. Figures 3 and 4 are examples of the laser line in use.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
دوره 62 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009