Journal article
Patient-Reported Measurement of Breast Asymmetry Using Archimedes’ Principle in Breast Reduction Mammaplasty: A Retrospective Study
Abstract
Introduction Breast hypertrophy is a common condition that is often treated with breast reduction surgery. A large percentage of breast hypertrophy patients have notable asymmetry between breasts. Methods The purpose of this study was to investigate a method of measuring breast asymmetry, one that allows patients to determine the asymmetry of their own breasts at home with ease, and to assess its accuracy and role in a surgical practice. A …
Authors
Waltho D; McRae M; Thoma A
Journal
Cureus, Vol. 12, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
January 1, 2020
DOI
10.7759/cureus.6536
ISSN
2168-8184