Abstract
The present study is the first to model the relationship between the vertical dimensions of the mastectomy incision and subsequent volume loss. These geometric principles will aid in optimizing intraoperative volume expansion during expander-based breast reconstruction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-50 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Mastectomy incision
- Mathematical model
- Tissue expander
- Volume