A breast shape symmetry score for reconstructive surgery outcomes: The next gold standard?

The symmetry scoring model seems suitable for the evaluation of breast reconstruction outcomes in clinical practice. A larger dataset for validation is required to test the robustness of the model and facilitate larger-scale implementation.

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Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
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2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2026.02.007
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Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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A breast shape symmetry score for reconstructive surgery outcomes: The next gold standard?

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A breast shape symmetry score for reconstructive surgery outcomes: The next gold standard?

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Abstract

The symmetry scoring model seems suitable for the evaluation of breast reconstruction outcomes in clinical practice. A larger dataset for validation is required to test the robustness of the model and facilitate larger-scale implementation.

Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 115
Radboud University Nijmegen (NL), Medisch Spectrum Twente (NL), Radboud University Medical Center (NL), Ziekenhuis Groep Twente (NL), University of Twente (NL)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Breast Implant and Reconstruction
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