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Animal Model of Implant Capsular Contracture: Effects of Chitosan [PDF]
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2011 The mechanism(s) responsible for breast capsular contracture (CC) remain unknown, but inflammatory pathways play a role. Various molecules have been attached to implant shells in the hope of modifying or preventing CC. The intrinsic antibacterial and antifungal activities of chitosan and related oligochitosan molecules lend themselves well to the study
Marques, Marisa +12 more
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A Forgotten Entity following Breast Implant Contracture: Does Baker Need a Change?
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2022 Although capsular contracture represents one of the most important complications after breast augmentation, local inflammation and fibrosis can lead, in very rare cases, to capsular calcification, an often-forgotten radiological sign of capsular ...
Andrea Pagani +2 more
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The Relationship of Bacterial Biofilms and Capsular Contracture in Breast Implants [PDF]
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2016 Capsular contracture is a common sequelae of implant-based breast augmentation. Despite its prevalence, the etiology of capsular contracture remains controversial. Numerous studies have identified microbial biofilms on various implantable materials, including breast implants.
Dragana, Ajdic +4 more
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Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation: An Update for Clinical Practice
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2015 Capsular contracture is the most common complication following implant based breast surgery and is one of the most common reasons for reoperation. Therefore, it is important to try and understand why this happens, and what can be done to reduce its ...
Hannah Headon, Adbul Kasem, Kefah Mokbel
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Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of breast implants, which often leads to secondary surgery. Patients with unconspicuous breast contracture do not need treatment, while for those with severe symptoms, a capsule revision ...
Yan Zheng +9 more
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BellaGel breast implant: 6-Year results of a prospective cohort study
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2020 Background This is the first clinical study conducted among Asian women using breast implants manufactured by an Asian company. Four-year data regarding the safety and efficacy of BellaGel breast implants have already been published, and we now report 6-
Joon Seok Oh +8 more
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Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2019 Background Implant-related deformities in aesthetic rhinoplasty are a major problem for rhinoplasty surgeons. Capsular contracture is believed to be the pathological cause of delayed contour deformities, comparable to breast implant-related ...
Supasid Jirawatnotai +1 more
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Comparison of the postoperative incidence rate of capsular contracture among different breast implants: a cumulative meta-analysis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 BACKGROUND:A large number of clinical studies have reported that the different materials used in breast implants were a possible cause of the different incidence rates of capsular contracture observed in patients after implantation.
Xing Liu +5 more
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Machine-Learning Prediction of Capsular Contraction after Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction
JPRAS Open, 2023 Background: Two-stage breast reconstruction is a common technique used to restore preoperative appearance in patients undergoing mastectomy. However, capsular contracture may develop and lead to implant failure and significant morbidity. The objective of
Yunchan Chen +7 more
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Nonsurgical treatment of capsular contracture: Review of clinical studies
Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Capsular contracture is one of the most distressing complications of breast implant use in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures.
Anthony Papaconstantinou +6 more
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