Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight

Introduction: The choice of the appropriate volume of silicone implant to replace the mastectomy specimen is usually performed with the aid of provisional silicone molds which leads to a subjective evaluation and dependent on surgeons experience. The discovery of a simple mathematical predi...

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Main Authors: Francisco José Fontenele Bezerra, Rosely Moraes Gonçalves de Moura
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Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2022-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/3202/en_v37n4a04.pdf
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description Introduction: The choice of the appropriate volume of silicone implant to replace the mastectomy specimen is usually performed with the aid of provisional silicone molds which leads to a subjective evaluation and dependent on surgeons experience. The discovery of a simple mathematical predictive model allowed an objective, easy and reproducible evaluation by any plastic surgeon. This study aimed to identify the eficiency of a mathematical model in patients operated in Brazil, with ethnic characteristics difierent from other countries derived from the formulas had been founded (France and Taiwan). Methods: A search was carried out in the PubMed and VHL databases in the last 10 years, using the keywords: “Breast Implants”, “Mammoplasty”,” Mastectomy”, “Reconstruction” and “Methods in Plastic Surgery” and a prospective study with 20 patients (30 breasts) operated by authors. Results: We used the Nice (France) formula because our patients mostly produced specimens larger than 450g and our technique, using synthetic mesh forming the pectoral submuscular pouch, allowed the reconstruction in a single time with silicone prostheses larger than 300cc. Conclusion: There was eficiency in the use of the Nice Formula to identify the appropriate volume in immediate breast reconstruction to mastectomy using the weight of the specimen in grams and it had been produced satisfactory aesthetic results in the immediate and late postoperative period.
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spelling doaj-art-69662545451f467a86aecb6258cd69b12025-08-20T02:52:02ZengThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica1983-51752177-12352022-12-01370441241610.5935/2177-1235.2022RBCP.613-enEstimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weightFrancisco José Fontenele Bezerra0Rosely Moraes Gonçalves de Moura1Plasticorp Clinica de Cirurgia Plástica, Cirurgia Plástica, Fortaleza, CE, BrazilHospital Geral de Fortaleza, Cirurgia Plástica, Fortaleza, CE, BrazilIntroduction: The choice of the appropriate volume of silicone implant to replace the mastectomy specimen is usually performed with the aid of provisional silicone molds which leads to a subjective evaluation and dependent on surgeons experience. The discovery of a simple mathematical predictive model allowed an objective, easy and reproducible evaluation by any plastic surgeon. This study aimed to identify the eficiency of a mathematical model in patients operated in Brazil, with ethnic characteristics difierent from other countries derived from the formulas had been founded (France and Taiwan). Methods: A search was carried out in the PubMed and VHL databases in the last 10 years, using the keywords: “Breast Implants”, “Mammoplasty”,” Mastectomy”, “Reconstruction” and “Methods in Plastic Surgery” and a prospective study with 20 patients (30 breasts) operated by authors. Results: We used the Nice (France) formula because our patients mostly produced specimens larger than 450g and our technique, using synthetic mesh forming the pectoral submuscular pouch, allowed the reconstruction in a single time with silicone prostheses larger than 300cc. Conclusion: There was eficiency in the use of the Nice Formula to identify the appropriate volume in immediate breast reconstruction to mastectomy using the weight of the specimen in grams and it had been produced satisfactory aesthetic results in the immediate and late postoperative period.http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/3202/en_v37n4a04.pdfmastectomymammaplastybreast implantsreconstructive surgical proceduresbreast neoplasms.
spellingShingle Francisco José Fontenele Bezerra
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Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
mastectomy
mammaplasty
breast implants
reconstructive surgical procedures
breast neoplasms.
title Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
title_full Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
title_fullStr Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
title_full_unstemmed Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
title_short Estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
title_sort estimation of implant volume in immediate breast reconstruction using mastectomy specimen weight
topic mastectomy
mammaplasty
breast implants
reconstructive surgical procedures
breast neoplasms.
url http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/3202/en_v37n4a04.pdf
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