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A Methodological Evaluation of Volumetric Measurement Techniques including Three-Dimensional Imaging in Breast Surgery
Joint Authors
Hoeffelin, H.
Nizet, J L.
Jacquemin, D.
Defaweux, V.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Breast surgery currently remains very subjective and each intervention depends on the ability and experience of the operator.
To date, no objective measurement of this anatomical region can codify surgery.
In this light, we wanted to compare and validate a new technique for 3D scanning (LifeViz 3D) and its clinical application.
We tested the use of the 3D LifeViz system (Quantificare) to perform volumetric calculations in various settings (in situ in cadaveric dissection, of control prostheses, and in clinical patients) and we compared this system to other techniques (CT scanning and Archimedes’ principle) under the same conditions.
We were able to identify the benefits (feasibility, safety, portability, and low patient stress) and limitations (underestimation of the in situ volume, subjectivity of contouring, and patient selection) of the LifeViz 3D system, concluding that the results are comparable with other measurement techniques.
The prospects of this technology seem promising in numerous applications in clinical practice to limit the subjectivity of breast surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hoeffelin, H.& Jacquemin, D.& Defaweux, V.& Nizet, J L.. 2014. A Methodological Evaluation of Volumetric Measurement Techniques including Three-Dimensional Imaging in Breast Surgery. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481853
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hoeffelin, H.…[et al.]. A Methodological Evaluation of Volumetric Measurement Techniques including Three-Dimensional Imaging in Breast Surgery. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481853
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hoeffelin, H.& Jacquemin, D.& Defaweux, V.& Nizet, J L.. A Methodological Evaluation of Volumetric Measurement Techniques including Three-Dimensional Imaging in Breast Surgery. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481853
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481853