Automated calculation of symmetry measure on clinical photographs

作者：Dabeer Mugdha; Kim Edward; Reece Gregory P; Merchant Fatima; Cro**y Melissa A; Beahm Elisabeth K; Markey Mia K^*

来源：Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2011, 17(6): 1129-1136.

DOI：10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01477.x

• automated detection
• BRA
• breast cancer
• digital photographs
• nipple complex
• pBRA
• umbilicus

Rationale, aims and objectives The quality of life of breast cancer survivors is ameliorated by minimizing adverse effects on their physical appearance. Breast reconstruction is important for restoring the survivor's appearance. In breast reconstructive surgery, there is a need to develop technologies for quantifying surgical outcomes and understanding women's perceptions of changes in their appearance. Methods for objectively measuring breast anatomy are needed in order to help breast cancer survivors, radiation oncologists and surgeons quantify changes in appearance that occur with different breast reconstructive surgical options.

• 出版日期2011-12