Pharmacological Approaches for the Prevention of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture [PDF]
Journal of Surgical Research, 2022 Capsular contracture is a common complication associated with breast implants following reconstructive or aesthetic surgery in which a tight or constricting scar tissue capsule forms around the implant, often distorting the breast shape and resulting in chronic pain.
Louise Carson, Karl Malcolm
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Using Fat Grafting to Treat Breast Implant Capsular Contracture [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018 Summary:. Capsular contracture is a frequent complication of breast augmentation and reconstruction that affects up to 30% of patients. The authors describe the effect of fat grafting on capsular contracture used in cases with the primary intention of ...
Sarantos Papadopoulos, MD +3 more
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Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy Modulates Breast Implant Capsular Contracture [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Capsular contracture results in significant morbidity for patients with implant-based breast reconstruction, often requiring revisional operations.
Mehak Chawla, MD, MBA +3 more
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JPRAS Open, 2018 Capsular contracture is the most common major complication after implant-based breast augmentation. The aetiology of capsular contracture is multifactorial.
Brent Tanner
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Comparison of Effects of Acellular Dermal Matrix and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap on Radiation-induced Peri-implant Capsular Contracture in a Rabbit Model [PDF]
Archives of Plastic SurgeryBackground Capsular contracture of breast implants is a major complication in breast surgery. Clinically, covering a breast implant with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) or autologous tissue is considered to be the most effective technique to ...
Suk Yoon Jang +8 more
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Immunohistochemical Analysis of Capsular Contracture in Silicone Implant Rhinoplasty
JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 2017 This case series study examines the immunohistochemical features of capsular contracture in patients who have undergone silicone implant rhinoplasty.
Woongsang Sunwoo +3 more
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Higher Prevalence of Capsular Contracture with Second-side Use of Breast Implant Insertion Funnels
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021 Background:. Breast implant insertion funnels have become popular adjuncts to breast implant surgery to reduce access incision length and contact of the implant with the skin of the breast.
Stephen D. Bresnick, MD
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Commentary on: The Relationship of Bacterial Biofilms and Capsular Contracture in Breast Implants [PDF]
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2016 This review by Ajdic et al on the role of bacterial biofilms in capsular contracture, though as stated not intended to be systematic or comprehensive, certainly represents a very useful and informative selection of key papers on the topic.1 Capsular contracture is indeed among the most frequently discussed complications of breast implants, and as such,
Roger N. Wixtrom
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Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy Modulates Breast Implant Capsular Contracture [PDF]
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 2023 Chawla M +3 more
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Effect of zafirlukast on capsular contracture around silicone implants in rats [PDF]
Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2011 PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of zafirlukast on capsular contracture around silicone implants by measuring the pressure within the implant, using a rat experimental model. METHODS: Forty adult female Wistar rats were used. Each one received two silicone implants, one with smooth-surface and the other with textured-surface.
Érika Malheiros Bastos +7 more
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