Does patientand#8217;s positioning during measurements makes differences in subsequent oncoplastic breast surgery?

Bassam Ahmed Almutlaq

doi:10.4172/2472-1905-C1-003

Does patient’s positioning during measurements makes differences in subsequent oncoplastic breast surgery?

2^nd International Conference on Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
July 27-28, 2017 Vancouver, Canada

Bassam Ahmed Almutlaq

University of Hail, KSA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Aesthet Reconstr Surg

DOI: 10.4172/2472-1905-C1-003

Abstract

Background: The confidently growing outcomes following Oncoplastic Surgery has revealed several advantages to breast reconstructive approach, comprising precise preoperative assessment.

Objective: The objective of the present study was to assess the influence of patient's positioning (standing or sitting) on breast measurements.

Methodology: A total of 250 women who were undergoing breast screening or breast cosmetic amendment were included. Breast measurements were performed in two positions (standing and sitting).

Results: All variables were significantly correlated and only left sternal notch Inframammary Fold (IMF), showed lower significant than others.

Conclusion: A proper measurement can give the patients excellent cosmetic surgery. Accurate measurement can be achieved by calculating the mean of both positioning (standing and sitting).