Anthropometry of the Breast Region: How to Measure?

Quieregatto, Paulo Rogério; Hochman, Bernardo; Ferrara, Soraia Francisco; Furtado, Fabianne; Liebano, Richard Eloin; Neto, Miguel Sabino; Ferreira, Lydia Masako

doi:10.1007/s00266-014-0291-9

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“…In this way, the obtained measurements are closer to actual body dimensions. Quieregatto et al 5 found significant differences between measurement taken with a tape measure and those taken with a compass at the same landmarks in the breast region. …”

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“…Direct anthropometry consists of linear measurements between anthropometric landmarks performed directly on the body of the patient. Quieregatto et al 5 compared direct breast anthropometric measurements taken with a tape measure with those taken using a compass. Digital or printed images are used in indirect anthropometry and measurements are made using graphic software.…”

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Image analysis software versus direct anthropometry for breast measurements

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PURPOSE:To compare breast measurements performed using the software packages ImageTool METHODS:Points were marked on the breasts and arms of 40 volunteer women aged between 18 and 60 years. When connecting the points, seven linear segments and one angular measurement on each half of the body, and one medial segment common to both body halves were defined. The volunteers were photographed in a standardized manner. Photogrammetric measurements were performed by three independent observers using the three software packages and compared to direct anthropometric measurements made with calipers and a protractor. RESULTS:Measurements obtained with AutoCAD ® were the most reproducible and those made with ImageTool ® were the most similar to direct anthropometry, while measurements with Adobe Photoshop ® showed the largest differences. Except for angular measurements, significant differences were found between measurements of line segments made using the three software packages and those obtained by direct anthropometry. CONCLUSION:

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“…These points were selected to standardize the measurement of breasts and to increase the reproducibility of the methods. It has been shown that there are limitations to the points that could possibly be used for measurements on photographs in the oblique position and profile 8 .…”

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“…The smaller the number of pixels used in the group, the greater the color resolution of the image obtained, because a group with a smaller number of pixels will be used to color a given segment and may cause changes in image definition (Figure 3). point more proximal to the anterior axillary line (Ax), and a point corresponding to half the distance between the acromion and the lateral epicondyle, called the "midpoint of the humerus" (a 1/2), according to the study by Quieregatto et al 6,8,9 (Figure 4).…”

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Getting to know the types of JPEG and RAW photo files used in research

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Conhecendo os tipos de arquivo de fotografia JPEG e RAW utilizados em pesquisa ■ ABSTRACT Introduction: Indirect anthropometric measurements are important in research but may also be significant in the legal area as a quantitative instrument for pre-and post-operative evaluation. The type of file used determines variations in the manipulation of the images. The objective is to study the types of image files used in digital photography that will find utility in research. Methods: The breasts of 40 women volunteers were measured in 80 hemithoraces, and the mammary region and arms were marked in the frontal position. The union of these points in each hemithorax formed seven linear segments, an angular measure, and a median segment common to both hemithoraces. These photographs were evaluated as high definition RAW and JPEG files by three observers using Adobe Photoshop CS6 ® software. Results: RAW and JPEG files were shown to be effective in breast measurement. Conclusion: RAW and JPEG files presented similar results in the measurement of female breasts.

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“…Quieregatto et al 11 found differences between the tape and compass measurements of volunteers evaluated by direct anthropometry.…”

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Photographs for anthropometric measurements of the breast region. Are there limitations?

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PURPOSE:To determine the limitations of the photographs used to obtain the anthropometric measurements of the breast region. METHODS:Five women, between the ages of 18 to 60 years, were evaluated. Photographs of the frontal and left and right profile views of their breasts were taken. Based on the current literature, the most commonly used anthropometric and anatomic landmarks for breast measurement were marked in their different positions. The different points were used to evaluate if the direct anthropometry was possible in a standardized way and determine how the points and the positions can to be used in any breast measurements. RESULTS:There were some limitations to the use of defining points of the breast fold, as well as of its lower portion and lateral extension positions in both profiles. CONCLUSION:The defining points of the breast fold and the profile photographs have some limitations and we suggested how the points and positions can be used for breasts measurements.

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Anthropometry of the Breast Region: How to Measure?

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Cited by 15 publications

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Image analysis software versus direct anthropometry for breast measurements

Image analysis software versus direct anthropometry for breast measurements

Getting to know the types of JPEG and RAW photo files used in research

Photographs for anthropometric measurements of the breast region. Are there limitations?

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