Clinical use of perioperative magnetic resonance imaging-based breast volumetric analysis in final implant volume prediction for two-stage breast reconstruction

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Breast volume is an important factor in breast reconstruction; however, the surgeon is expected to deliver the volume expectation with his aesthetic inspiration. Therefore, objective volumetry must be developed. This study aimed to conduct an MRI-based breast volumetric analysis. With periodic analysis of 2-stage breast reconstruction, we suggest the possibility of clinical use of breast volumetry in implant volume prediction.

Methods

This retrospective study included 140 patients who underwent unilateral 2-stage breast reconstruction (tissue expander followed by implant insertion) between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019. The MRI image was converted into a 3-dimensional image with a reconstruction program (A-VIEW, Coreline Soft). MRI image was obtained befor

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9582615 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature