CC BY 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2022; 49(05): V1
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777254
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Commentary: Evaluation of Breast Animation Deformity following Pre- and Subpectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Diana L. Dyrberg
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense/Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark
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Camilla Bille
2   Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
,
Vibeke Koudahl
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense/Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark
,
Oke Gerke
3   Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
,
Jens A. Sørensen
2   Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
,
Jørn B. Thomsen
2   Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Evaluation of Breast Animation Deformity following Pre- and Subpectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled TrialArch Plast Surg 2022; 49(05): 587-595
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756337

Evaluation of Breast Animation Deformity following Pre- and Subpectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The incidence and degree of BAD was significantly lower in women reconstructed by prepectoral direct-to-implant breast reconstruction. Unexpectedly, we found mild degrees of BAD in the prepectoral group. When assessing BAD, distortion can be challenging to discern from rippling.


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22 February 2024

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