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Applanation tonometry of breasts.

J R Moore

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    We developed an easy method to measure intramammary pressure. This technique can help assess breast firmness after prosthesis implantation and related capsulotomy procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Breast augmentation with prostheses is a common procedure.
    • Capsular contracture is a frequent complication following breast augmentation.
    • Assessing breast firmness is crucial for evaluating outcomes and complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel and straightforward method for measuring intramammary pressure.
    • To provide a tool for objective evaluation of breast firmness post-prosthesis implantation and capsulotomy.

    Main Methods:

    • A simple technique was developed to measure intramammary pressure.
    • The method allows for quantitative assessment of breast tissue firmness.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method offers a simple way to measure intramammary pressure.

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  • This technique can be applied to evaluate breast firmness.

    • Conclusions:

    • The presented method for measuring intramammary pressure is practical.
    • This technique may aid in the clinical evaluation of breast augmentation outcomes and complications like capsular contracture.