The use of a template to accurately position the inframammary fold in breast reconstruction

Mo Akhavani; Amir Sadri; Lauren Ovens; David Floyd

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2011.04.022

The use of a template to accurately position the inframammary fold in breast reconstruction

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Oct;64(10):e259-61. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.04.022. Epub 2011 Jun 1.

Authors

Mo Akhavani¹, Amir Sadri, Lauren Ovens, David Floyd

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, UK.

PMID: 21636337
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.04.022

Abstract

Reconstruction of the inframammary fold (IMF) during breast reconstruction is vital in achieving good aesthetic outcomes and avoiding further corrective surgery. The IMF is usually reconstructed by comparing with the other side and estimating its correct position. The IMF template can be used to accurately and consistently mark the position of the IMF relative to the contralateral side thus aiding accurate reconstruction without the need to estimate.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Body Weights and Measures
Breast / surgery*
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty / instrumentation*
Mastectomy