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A simple means for accurate breast volume determination

A J Grossman, L A Roudner

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Researchers created a simple, accurate, and affordable device to measure female breast volume using an adjustable conical form. This innovative tool offers easy volume readings and is available sterile for surgical applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Devices
    • Women's Health

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of female breast volume is crucial for various medical and aesthetic applications.
    • Existing methods for breast volume assessment can be complex, costly, or imprecise.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and describe a novel, simple, accurate, and inexpensive device for measuring female breast volume.
    • To highlight the device's applications, particularly its sterile form for intraoperative use.

    Main Methods:

    • The device utilizes an adjustable geometrical conical form to accommodate the female breast.
    • Breast volume is determined by reading a graduated scale integrated into the device.

    Main Results:

    • The developed device provides a straightforward and accurate method for breast volume measurement.
    • The device is available in a sterile, prepackaged format suitable for clinical and surgical settings.

    Conclusions:

    • This new device offers a practical and cost-effective solution for assessing female breast volume.
    • Its ease of use, accuracy, and intraoperative availability present significant advantages in clinical practice.

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