Reducing seroma formation and its sequelae after mastectomy by closure of the dead space: the interim analysis of a multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled …

RWY Granzier, J Van Bastelaar, SMJ Van Kuijk… - The Breast, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective The main objective of this double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to
assess seroma formation and its sequelae in patients undergoing mastectomy. Patients …

A novel artificial intelligence model for symmetry evaluation in breast cancer patients

N Kenig, J Monton Echeverria, L Chang Azancot… - Aesthetic Plastic …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a milestone for human technology. In medicine, AI is
set to play an important role as we progress into a new era. In plastic surgery, AI can …

Identification of key breast features using a neural network: Applications of machine learning in the clinical setting of Plastic Surgery

N Kenig, JM Echeverria… - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: In plastic surgery, evaluation of breast symmetry is an important aspect of
clinical practice. Computer programs have been developed for this purpose, but most of …

[HTML][HTML] A fully automatic framework for evaluating cosmetic results of breast conserving therapy

C Guo, TL Smith, Q Feng, F Benitez-Quiroz… - Machine learning with …, 2022 - Elsevier
The breast cosmetic outcome after breast conserving therapy is essential for evaluating
breast treatment and determining patient's remedy selection. This prompts the need of …

kOBCS©: a novel software calculator program of the Objective Breast Cosmesis Scale (OBCS)

T Soror, V Lancellotta, G Kovács, V Lanzotti… - Breast Cancer, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose The Objective Breast Cosmesis Scale (OBCS) is an objective method that
documents the aesthetic changes in breast cancer patients. This work evaluates the …

Preoperative photography improves patient satisfaction following hallux valgus surgery

C Del Balso, MA Taylor, M Ching, AR Lawendy… - Foot and Ankle …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Patient satisfaction is variable following hallux valgus (HV) surgery. This
prospective, blinded, randomized trial endeavored to determine whether showing patients a …

A step-by-step oncoplastic breast conservation surgical atlas of reproducible dissection techniques and anatomically ideal incision placement

SD Mitchell - Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2017 - Springer
Purpose To develop an atlas for oncoplastic surgery (OPS) with template dissection
techniques via anatomically ideal incisions for breast conservation surgery. The evolution of …

'Breast Cosmesis After Breast-Conserving Therapy'Who is the Judge, Patient or Surgeon?

AWJ Hong, J James, D Stoney, M Law - World Journal of Surgery, 2022 - Springer
Introduction More than 80% of newly diagnosed breast cancers are managed with breast-
conserving therapy (BCT). Preservation of cosmetically acceptable breasts is an inherent …

The impact of chemotherapy on toxic effects and cosmetic outcome in patients receiving whole breast irradiation: An analysis within a statewide quality consortium

JT Dilworth, KA Griffith, LJ Pierce, R Jagsi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose We investigated whether the use of chemotherapy before whole breast irradiation
(WBI) using either conventional fractionation (CWBI) or hypofractionation (HWBI) is …

Use of symmetry assessment methods in the context of breast surgery

J Monton, A Torres, M Gijon, L Chang-Azancot… - Aesthetic Plastic …, 2020 - Springer
Background Different procedures are available to help clinicians evaluate symmetry and
cosmetic results in an objective manner after conservative breast cancer surgery. However …