@article{ABS4081,
author = {Kenneth L. Fan and Francis D. Graziano and Olivia Abbate and Troy A. Pittman and Shawna C. Willey},
title = {Midclavicular to inframammary fold measurement, a method of evaluation for nipple sparing mastectomy},
journal = {Annals of Breast Surgery},
volume = {2},
number = {2},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: Preoperative assessment is vital to properly select patients for nipple sparing mastectomies (NSM). The objective of this paper is to describe a novel method, measuring from mid-clavicle to inframammary fold (IMF), to determine tissue envelope characteristics when evaluating a patient for a single stage, IMF incision NSM.
Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective review of all IMF incision NSM between October 2010 to July 2016 that had IMF to mid-clavicle measurements. Patient characteristics, mastectomy weight, complications, and the association between measurement were analyzed.
Results: Of a total 36 patients, 67 breasts were included for analysis. Increasing IMF to midclavicular measurements were found to be significantly related to increasing breast weight (P},
issn = {2616-2776}, url = {https://abs.amegroups.org/article/view/4081}
}