Predictability of anthropomorphic measurements in implant selection for breast reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study

Riggio, E; Ardoino, I; Richardson, C; Biganzoli, E.
European Journal of Plastic Surgery, June 2017, Volume 40, Issue 3, pp 203-212

Preoperative implant planning for breast reconstruction is often at risk of being changed perioperatively. This study examined which factors are associated with a change of implant selection.
Women who had unilateral two-stage breast reconstruction between 2002 and 2007 were studied. Inclusion criteria were photographic evidence of preoperative skin markings indicating breast dimensions and a selected implant model. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with a changed selection.