Breast volume measurement with computer aid and its clinical application
- VernacularTitle:应用计算机辅助测量乳房体积及其临床应用
- Author:
Huaxin HU
;
Xuejun LIU
;
Guangci SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast;
Photogrammetry;
Software
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2002;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To introduce three new methods for measuring breast volume. Methods The breast volume was measured and the 3D image yielded with a special software or calculated with two mathematical formulas, according to its base, horizontal and saggital sections. Results The average deviations of these protocols were less than 10 % of the actual sizes in our investigation. Conclusion The computer aided measurement for the volume of the breast is an accurate and reliable method and can be used in the designs for augmentation and reduction of mammaplasty.
