Prediction model for intraoperative implant volume using the 3D surface imaging system (VECTRA XT 3D) in direct-to-implant breast reconstructions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, accurate preoperative breast volume estimation is crucial for surgeons to select the appropriate implant volume, considering the cosmetic outcomes during surgery. We proposed the prediction model for intraoperative implant volume based on the preoperative estimated volume of the contralateral breast obtained through a three-dimensional surface imaging system (3DSI) as surgeons usually choose the implant volume on the breast which should be reconstructed considering symmetricity with the contralateral breast.

Methods

We enrolled 97 patients from our single institution who underwent unilateral mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction using smooth silicone implants between October 2021 and January 2023. Preoperativel

SUBMITTER: Lee SO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399008 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature