@article{ajcmr2018613,
author={{ALmutlaq, Bassam Ahmed and Al-Qattan, Mohammad M. and Alshanawani, Bisher and Alotaibi, Abdullah Dakheel and alkhotani, Mona and Aturkstani, Majid Zannon and Ahmed, Hussain Gadelkarim},
title={The Influence of Women's Positioning in Breast Measurements for Subsequent Breast Plastic Surgery},
journal={American Journal of Clinical Medicine Research},
volume={6},
number={1},
pages={10--14},
year={2018},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcmr/6/1/3},
issn={2328-403X},
abstract={<b>Background:</b> The confidently growing outcomes following breast plastic surgery has revealed several advantages to breast reconstructive approach, comprising precise preoperative assessment. The objective of the present study was to assess the influence of women's positioning (standing or sitting) on breast measurements. <b>Methodology: </b>A total of 250 women who were undergoing breast screening or breast cosmetic amendment were included. Breast measurements were performed in two positions (standing and setting). <b>Results</b>: All variables were significantly correlated and only left sternal notch Inframammary Fold (IMF), showed lower significant than others. <b>Conclusion</b>: A proper measurements can give the patients excellent cosmetic and surgery. Accurate measurement can be achieved by calculating the mean of both positioning (standing and sitting).},
doi={10.12691/ajcmr-6-1-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}