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Digital breast volume estimation (DBVE)-A new technique.
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The British journal of radiology [Br J Radiol] 2018 Nov; Vol. 91 (1091), pp. 20180406. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jul 20. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective:: There are several limitations with current methods of breast volume measurement; principally relating to assumption of fixed shape forms. This study, utilizing computer aided volume estimates, developed a new method using the digital mapping of breast area and compares results to existing techniques of breast volume measurement and actual breast volume.<br />Methods:: 50 consecutive breast cancer patients had breast volume calculated from mammograms [craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique views]; using breast height, width, radius, area and compression thickness. Area was recorded using cursor measurement tool for AGFA® Impax™6 software. The new volumetric estimation is based on the basic formula for the volume of a solid. The technique was compared with three known breast volume estimation techniques. Subsequently, 15 patients undergoing mastectomy had pre-op breast volume calculated using this new method and 3 existing techniques; values were compared to fresh mastectomy weights/volumes.<br />Results:: 50 patients, mean age 63.2 ± 14.4 (range 38-88) had breast volume estimation. The CC view appears to provide the best correlation with existing techniques. Scatterplots show a significant correlation of all the methods with the digital breast volume estimation method. Mastectomy volume compared with four breast volume techniques in n = 15, confined to the CC, shows good correlation between the digital technique and real volume. Scatterplots show significant correlation between digital breast volume estimation and mastectomy weight.<br />Conclusion:: This study provided a novel simple tool to estimate breast volume in patients.<br />Advances in Knowledge:: This may aid in planning cosmetic outcome and oncoplastic approaches in breast cancer and breast reduction surgery.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1748-880X
- Volume :
- 91
- Issue :
- 1091
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The British journal of radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30028189
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20180406