Breast Reconstruction-Developing a Volumetric Outcome Algorithm

Postoperative loss of breast volume represents a significant parameter for outcome evaluation of breast reconstruction. Breast volume broadly varies-depending of reconstruction method as well as surgical differences. A structural pattern of breast volume loss provides an essential parameter for preoperative design, helps to reduce postoperative breast asymmetry rate and thereby the need for reoperation. Therefore we hereby compare volume change of the three main reconstruction techniques: autologous flap-based, prosthesis-based and autologous fat transplantation breast reconstruction.

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Postoperative loss of breast volume is a significant factor in evaluating the outcome of breast reconstruction. The structural pattern of breast volume loss provides an important parameter for preoperative planning, reducing postoperative breast asymmetry and the need for reoperation. This study compares the volume change of three main breast reconstruction techniques: autologous flap-based, prosthesis-based, and autologous fat transplantation.