BACKGROUND: A quantitative, rather than visual, assessment of the outcomes of facial surgery has recently become increasingly important, and this is best accomplished using anthropometry. However, most anthropometric methods have limited applicability in office settings. METHODS: We conducted preliminary studies on images of a 30-cm straight edge ruler with various camera-to-object distances (OD) and aperture sizes, and identified a convenient range of ODs and the most reliable aperture size of our camera for photogrammetry. Subsequently, we measured various lengths circumjacent to the center of the ruler in the images of different ODs with a graphics viewer program and calibrated the raw data using the central 20-mm length. We obtained a reliable circle in our camera's viewfinder from a chart of percentage differences between the calibrated data and coupled real ruler lengths. Following this, we replaced the concept of the central 20-mm length with a geometric sphere 20-mm in diameter, and applied it to clinical photogrammetry. RESULTS: The percentage differences were almost directly proportional to the real lengths. This value was below 0.48% in the central 160-mm of all images within an OD range of 50 to 125 cm. In clinical applications, the greatest difference compared to direct measurements was 0.97 mm. CONCLUSIONS: Using a graphics viewer program, we performed anthropometric measurements of images that included a sphere of known size, without printing the images; the difference between these and direct measurements was <1 mm. This method is simple enough for use in an office setting.
Anthropometry ; Methods ; Photogrammetry*

OBJECTIVES: To determine a measurement standard of irregular scar area by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of different measurement methods in measuring same irregular scar area. METHODS: Irregular scar area was scanned by digital scanning and measured by coordinate reading method, AutoCAD pixel method, Photoshop lasso pixel method, Photoshop magic bar filled pixel method and Foxit PDF reading software, and some aspects of these methods such as measurement time, repeatability, whether could be recorded and whether could be traced were compared and analyzed. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the scar areas by the measurement methods above. However, there was statistical difference in the measurement time and repeatability by one or multi performers and only Foxit PDF reading software could be traced back. CONCLUSIONS The methods above can be used for measuring scar area, but each one has its advantages and disadvantages. It is necessary to develop new measurement software for forensic identification.
Anthropometry/methods* ; Cicatrix/pathology* ; Humans ; Software

Anthropometry ; methods ; Humans ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; diagnosis

OBJECTIVE: To build up a simple and effective comprehensive system for predicting difficult laryngeal exposure under suspension laryngoscopy. METHOD: One hundred and twenty cases of laryngeal tubor were selected. Using Logistic regression method to analyse relative factors, including weight, height, BMI, neck girth, neck upward degree, upper-lower incisor teeth distance, thyroid-mentum distance, thyroid-sternum distance, Mallampati test, Yamamoto test and Upper lip bite test. Build data-base to construct a comprehensive system for predicting difficult laryngeal exposure under suspension laryngoscopy. RESULT: The relative factors of difficult laryngeal exposure were BMI, neck girth, upper-lower incisor teeth distance, neck upward degree, thyroid-mentum distance, Mallampati test and Yamamoto test (P < 0.05). To build up a comprehensive system for predicting difficult laryngeal exposure under suspension laryngoscopy. The predicting standards included the seven relative factors, each factor has 1 score, 2 score, 3 score. Higher score means more risk. Eight score was designed as minimum, under the premise,the sensibility, misdiagnosis rate, missed misdiagnosis rate, specificity of the experiment were 95.5%, 5.3%, 4.5%, 94.7%. CONCLUSION The comprehesive system is an effective method for predicting difficult intubation. It can help to identify difficult cases according to the results of this predicting system.
Anthropometry ; Chin ; Humans ; Intubation, Intratracheal ; methods ; Laryngoscopy ; methods ; Larynx ; Lip ; Neck ; Thyroid Gland

The in vivo techniques for studying human body composition have built up an important field and are continuing to be developed. This review provides an overview of the present status of this field and describes the in vivo techniques used in mearsuring human body composition such as anthropometry, metabolites method, densitometry, dilution method, total body potassium, neutron activation analysis, bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual energy X ray absorptiometry and imaging method. The review also introduces the principle, method and value of these techniques.
Anthropometry ; methods ; Body Composition ; Densitometry ; methods ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; methods ; Plethysmography, Impedance ; methods ; Whole Body Imaging ; methods

OBJECTIVE: To build an expert system for forensic bones estimation. METHODS: By using the object oriented method, employing statistical data of forensic anthropology, combining the statistical data frame knowledge representation with productions and also using the fuzzy matching and DS evidence theory method. RESULTS: Software for forensic estimation of sex, age and height with opened knowledge base was designed. CONCLUSION This system is reliable and effective, and it would be a good assistant of the forensic technician.
Age Determination by Skeleton/methods* ; Algorithms ; Anthropometry/methods* ; Computer Simulation ; Expert Systems ; Forensic Anthropology/methods* ; Forensic Medicine/methods* ; Humans ; Software Design

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to validate a new three-dimensional craniofacial stereophotogrammetry imaging system (3dMDface) through comparison with manual facial surface anthropometry. The null hypothesis was that there is no difference between craniofacial measurements using anthropometry vs. the 3dMDface system. METHODS: Facial images using the new 3dMDface system were taken from six randomly selected subjects, sitting in natural head position, on six separate occasions each 1 week apart, repeated twice at each sitting. Exclusion criteria were excess facial hair, facial piercings and undergoing current dentofacial treatment. 3dMDvultus software allowed facial landmarks to be marked and measurements recorded. The same measurements were taken using manual anthropometry, using soluble eyeliner to pinpoint landmarks, and sliding and spreading callipers and measuring tape to measure distances. The setting for the investigation was a dental teaching hospital and regional (secondary and tertiary care) cleft centre. The main outcome measure was comparison of the craniofacial measurements using the two aforementioned techniques. RESULTS: The results showed good agreement between craniofacial measurements using the 3dMDface system compared with manual anthropometry. For all measurements, except chin height and labial fissure width, there was a greater variability with the manual method compared to 3D assessment. Overall, there was a significantly greater variability in manual compared with 3D assessments (p < 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: The 3dMDface system is validated for craniofacial measurements.
Anthropometry* ; Chin ; Hair ; Head ; Hospitals, Teaching ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional* ; Methods ; Outcome Assessment (Health Care) ; Photogrammetry

The exact scales of volume and density of human internal organs were measured synchronously with the intelligentized volum-densimeter, which was made. by ourself. These primary values of normal and diffuse pathologic changes can refer easily and used for the diagnosis in human autopsy of pathology and forensic pathology. It is expectated to be co-operated widely in that the basic values of volume and density will be obtained from all organs of the human body with the population of different races. But up to now, we are still lack these primary values in anthropology and medicine.
Anthropometry ; instrumentation ; methods ; Brain ; anatomy & histology ; Forensic Medicine ; Heart ; anatomy & histology ; Humans ; Organ Size

OBJECTIVETo assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure (BP) including hypertension.

METHODSA total of 30 003 participants aged 35 - 59 from different parts of China were surveyed for cardiovascular disease risk factors in two independent cross-sectional studies that were carried out in 1992 - 1994 and in 1998. Data were pooled to analyze the levels of BP and rates of hypertension with different levels of BMI and WC.

RESULTSThe level of BP and rate of hypertension were significantly increasing with rising of WC among the majority of BMI groups (P value for trend < 0.05) and significantly increasing with rising of BMI in all WC groups (P value for trend < 0.05). The age adjusted hypertension rate with BMI < 24.0 kg/m(2) and WC < 85/80 cm (men/women), BMI < 24.0 kg/m(2) and WC >or= 85/80 cm (M/W), BMI 24.0 - 27.9 kg/m(2) and WC < 85/80 cm (M/W), BMI 24.0 - 27.9 kg/m(2) and WC >or= 85/80 cm (M/W), BMI >or= 28 kg/m(2) and WC >or= 85/80 cm (M/W) were 16.5%, 29.8%, 29.6%, 39.2% and 57.5% for men and 14.1%, 20.6%, 24.7%, 30.3% and 43.3% for women, respectively.

CONCLUSIONIndependent influence of BMI or WC on BP was noticed. Keeping BMI and WC at normal level might effectively prevent the occurrence of hypertension.

Adult ; Anthropometry ; methods ; Blood Pressure ; Body Mass Index ; Female ; Humans ; Hypertension ; epidemiology ; etiology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Risk Factors

OBJECTIVETo determine the validity of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in measuring body composition and to compare with the reference stable isotope dilution method.

METHODSAccording to the data from 150 students of Bethune Military Medical College, 16 female young adults with normal BMI were selected as the participants. The experimental period was 14 days. During the experimental period, the subjects were centralized on management. At the first day of the period, double labeled water was given to the subjects orally. The urine collection time-points were 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h and the 2nd to 14th day after the administration of isotope dose. All isotope measurements were made by using an isotope ratio mass spectrometer. From the isotope curing curve, the indexes of body composition were gained. At the same time, the body compositions were also measured by using BIA method every day (3 hours after dinner). The paired t test and Pearson correlations were used to measure the significance and the degree of correlation between the measurements determined by using the two methods.

RESULTSThere were no significant differences between the measurements determined by using the two methods. TBW, FFM, BF and BF% measured with the BIA method were significantly correlated with those measured by using the isotope method (r = 0.556, 0.556, 0.817 and 0.606 respectively).

CONCLUSIONBIA might provide an accurate and reliable assessment in body composition of the healthy Chinese adults.

Adipose Tissue ; anatomy & histology ; Adult ; Anthropometry ; methods ; Body Composition ; Body Mass Index ; Body Water ; Electric Impedance ; Humans ; Male