A Novel Method of Outcome Assessment in Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Comparison of Autologous and Alloplastic Techniques Using Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-446432
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.44643

Brebant, Vanessa ; Hartmann, Robin ; Weiherer, Maximilan

; Schiltz, Daniel ; Seitz, Stephan ; Lotter, Luisa

; Anker, Alexandra

; Palm, Christoph ; Prantl, Lukas

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Abstract

Background Breast reconstruction is an important coping tool for patients undergoing a mastectomy. There are numerous surgical techniques in breast reconstruction surgery (BRS). Regardless of the technique used, creating a symmetric outcome is crucial for patients and plastic surgeons. Three-dimensional surface imaging enables surgeons and patients to assess the outcome's symmetry in BRS. To ...