Evaluation of Vectra® XT 3D Surface Imaging Technology in Measuring Breast Symmetry and Breast Volume

Pham, My; Alzul, Robert; Elder, Elisabeth; French, James; Cardoso, Jaime S.; Kaviani, Ahmad; Meybodi, Farid

doi:10.1007/s00266-022-03087-z

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“…Agreement between panel assessment scores was low across all surgical groups. This is consistent with the literature which has shown that panel assessment, although the most widely accepted technique of post-operative aesthetic assessment, lacks repeatability, reliability, and interpretability [ 37 , 38 ]. Further development and potential automation of existing aesthetic outcome models [ 38 , 39 ] would lead to efficient, objective assessment of post-operative outcome without the shortfalls of panel assessment.…”

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confidence: 91%

Capturing longer term surgical outcome measures as part of routine care of breast cancer patients

Leusink,

Godden,

Yildirim

et al. 2024

The Breast

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Capturing longer term surgical outcome measures as part of routine care of breast cancer patients

Leusink,

Godden,

Yildirim

et al. 2024

The Breast

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“…After surgery, we removed the drain when the outflow volume from the drain was less than 20 mL per day or when 2 weeks had already passed. Moreover, three-dimensional photographs were obtained periodically, and volume changes in the reconstructed breast were measured using a stereophotogrammetry system (Vectra XT 3D; Canfield, Fairfield, NJ) at 1, 2, and 4 weeks postoperatively and every 4 weeks thereafter, with an allowance of 7 days before and after the measurement date 21 (Fig. 6 ).…”

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Scarless Donor Site for Breast Reconstruction by Endoscopically Assisted Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap plus Lipofilling

Akita

Tokumoto

Yamaji

et al. 2023

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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Background: Breast reconstruction using endoscopically assisted latissimus dorsi (LD) flap leaves no scar on the back; however, the small amount of tissue obtained makes this procedure less practical. This study aimed to propose a new technique of endoscopically assisted extended LD (eeLD) flap plus lipofilling, which could secure a large breast volume. Methods: Lateral thoracic adipose tissues supplied by the thoracodorsal artery branches and the LD muscle were elevated as a single unit only through the mastectomy scar and three ports through the lateral chest. Furthermore, fat was simultaneously injected to support the volume and shape of the breast. Changes in the volume of the reconstructed breast over time were measured using three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry. Results: Overall, 15 breasts of 14 patients who underwent breast reconstruction using an eeLD flap exhibited no serious complications. On average, 281.9 ± 32.4 g of flap and 74.7 ± 19.4 mL of lipofilling were used. Within 8 weeks after the procedure, the volume of the reconstructed breast decreased to 69.5 ± 7.5% and then plateaued. Seven patients needed a subsequent session of lipofilling to acquire adequate breast volume and projection. Notably, according to the BREAST-Q back scores, patients who underwent eeLD flap surgery were significantly more satisfied than those who underwent conventional LD musculocutaneous flap surgery using a skin paddle on the back at the same institution (82.8 ± 9.2 versus 62.6 ± 6.3; P < 0.0001). Conclusion: Despite the limitations in volume, eeLD flap plus lipofilling is advantageous because it does not leave a noticeable donor-site scar. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.

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