Comparative assessment of 3D surface scanning systems in breast plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Associated with Breast Implant: A Case Report

Primary breast lymphoma represents less than 1% of all primary breast malignancies and most primary breast lymphomas are of B-Cell origin. The association of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare form of primary breast lymphoma, with silicone-filled breast implants has been suggested and several case reports supported this proposal, especia...

The development of a low cost 3D surface imaging system to measure breast volume: Defining minimum standards using an adapted Delphi consensus study.

Portable and accurate 3D scanner for breast implants design and reconstructive plastic surgery

In order to evaluate the proper breast implant, the surgeon relies on a standard set of measurements manually taken on the subject. This approach does not allow to obtain an accurate reconstruction of the breast shape and asymmetries can easily arise after surgery. Purpose of this work is to present a method which can help the surgeon in the choice of the shape and dimensions of a prosthesis al...

A New Reduction Mastopexy Design for Young Women: Snowman Pattern

BACKGROUND Many young women are satisfied with their large breasts but suffer from sagging due to heaviness. In this article we present a novel modification of vertical scar breast reduction based on a special indication. METHODS From January 2006 to May 2012, twenty five individual patients underwent operation using modified technique with superior pedicle and vertical scar. Young women betwee...

Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging is an Effective Tool for Measuring Breast Volume: A Validation Study

BACKGROUND Accurate breast volume assessment is a prerequisite to preoperative planning, as well as intraoperative decision making in breast reconstruction surgery. The use of three-dimensional surface imaging (3D scanning) to assess breast volume has many advantages. However, before employing 3D scanning in the field, the tool's validity should be demonstrated. The purpose of this study was to...