A Quantitative Analysis of Animation Deformity in Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005800
Abstract: BACKGROUND Animation deformity is characterized by implant deformity with pectoralis contraction after subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction. Extant methods to measure and analyze animation deformity are hampered by the paucity of objective, quantitative data. The authors… read more here.
Keywords: deformity; animation; animation deformity; analysis ... See more keywords
Animation Deformity: Evaluating the Role of Morphotopologic Features in Suggesting Preventive Surgical Procedures
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009725
Abstract: Background: Animation deformity is an undesirable complication after subpectoral implant reconstruction and is defined as skin distortion during activation of the pectoralis major muscle. However, detailed anatomical features of deformities have yet to be clarified.… read more here.
Keywords: preventive surgical; surgical procedures; deformity; group ... See more keywords
Breast animation deformity
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DOI: 10.5999/aps.2018.00479
Abstract: Breast animation deformity (BAD) has been reported to occur after submuscular implant placement following breast augmentation and immediate breast reconstruction. Despite its apparent impact on patients’ quality of life, BAD has only recently become a… read more here.
Keywords: technique; breast; animation deformity; animation ... See more keywords