Mastectomy specimen weight and skin dimensions as an adjunct in breast reconstruction. Annals of plastic surgery [Ann Plast Surg] Journal article

In performing breast reconstruction with autogenous tissue, it has become useful to have accurate documentation of the weight and skin dimensions of the resected specimen. This enables the plastic surgeon to reconstruct a more natural and aesthetic breast. Oftentimes this information is not available and requires, at best, an estimate based on the size and shape of the remaining contralateral breast. To help take the guesswork out of an already artistic endeavor, this important information can make a substantial difference in the results obtained.

Annals of plastic surgery [Ann Plast Surg]

Breast
Breast Neoplasms
Esthetics
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy, Modified Radical
Middle Aged
Organ Size
Patient Satisfaction
Surgical Flaps
Treatment Outcome