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Table 2 Impact of implant location (subglandular vs subpectoral) on pectoral muscle length in mediolateral oblique projections

From: Study of breast implants mammography examinations for identification of suitable image quality criteria

Criterion

Level

Implant location

Subglandular

Subpectoral

Pectoral muscle inferior edge

At least nipple level

15 (7.1%)

141 (79.2%)

Above superior edge of implant

181 (85.8%)

36 (20.2%)

Short

11 (5.2%)

1 (0.6%)

Absent

4 (1.9%)

0