An anthropometric based subject-specific finite element model of the human breast for predicting large deformations

The large deformation of the human breast threatens proper nodules tracking when the subject mammograms are used as pre-planning data for biopsy. However, techniques capable of accurately supporting the surgeons during biopsy are missing. Finite Element (FE) models are at the basis of currently inve...

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Main Authors: Silvia ePianigiani, Leonardo eRuggiero, Bernardo eInnocenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fbioe.2015.00201/full