Digital breast volume estimation (DBVE)-A new technique.

Objective:: There are several limitations with current methods of breast volume measurement; principally relating to assumption of fixed shape forms. This study, utilizing computer aided volume estimates, developed a new method using the digital mapping of breast area and compares results to existing techniques of breast volume measurement and actual breast volume.

Methods:: 50 consecutive breast cancer patients had breast volume calculated from mammograms [craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique views]; using breast height, width, radius, area and compression thickness.