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Botulinum Toxin Type A as a Tool for Correcting Capsular Contracture after Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Summary:. Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications after breast reconstruction. Surgical treatment is the main option for capsular contracture correction and includes capsulotomy, capsulectomy, and removal/replacement of the affected ...
Aziz D. Zikiryakhodzhaev, MD, Galina S. Alekseeva, MD, Igor V. Reshetov, MD, Marianna V. Starkova, PhD, Eric K. Saribekyan, MD, Fedor N. Usov, PhD, Maria Yu. Vlasova   +6 more
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Experimental model of capsular contracture in silicone implants [PDF]

Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2003
The breast implant procedure is one of the most performed into Plastic Surgery and the contracture that occurs the capsule formed around the breast implants one of most frequent complication. We describe here one experimental model of capsule contracture in rats.
Bastos, Érika Malheiros, Sabino Neto, Miguel, Ferreira, Lydia Masako, Garcia, Élvio Bueno, Liebano, Richard Eloin, Han, Yuri Anna   +5 more
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Exploring Factors Associated with Implant Removal Satisfaction in Breast Implant Illness Patients: A PRO BREAST-Q Study

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Background:. Breast implant illness (BII) is a poorly understood heterogeneous disorder treated with implant removal; however, patient-reported symptoms and outcomes after treatment remain unclear. Methods:.
Corey M. Bascone, MD, MBA, J. Reed McGraw, BS, Javier A. Couto, MD, Reena S. Sulkar, BS, MBA, Robyn B. Broach, PhD, Paris D. Butler, MD, MPH, Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD, FACS   +6 more
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A comparative discussion of incisional methods in total capsulectomy of the breast [PDF]

Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2021
Background Capsular contracture is a frequent complication of breast augmentation that constitutes one of the most common reasons for secondary operations. Capsular contracture is treated surgically, often with total capsulectomy.
Tae Hyung Kim, Seok Min Yoon, Syeo Young Wee, Hyok Sue Oh, Hyun Gyo Jeong   +4 more
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What can we learn from sonication results of breast implants?

PLoS ONE, 2017
BackgroundDifferent research groups have identified microorganisms on breast implants by sonication with significant correlation to the rate of capsular contracture.
Frederike M J Reischies, Robert Krause, Judith Holzer, Fabian Tiefenbacher, Raimund Winter, Gertraud Eylert, Tobias Meikl, Alexandru Tuca, Martin J Köfer, Lars P Kamolz, David B Lumenta   +10 more
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The Reversed Glove Sleeve: A Readily Available and Cost-effective Way to Achieve “No Touch” Breast Implant Insertion

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Summary:. The reversed glove sleeve technique is a simple, available, reproducible, and cost-effective method of achieving “no touch” breast implant insertion.
Anthony S. Barker, MBBS, MS, FRACS, Jenaleen Law, MBBS, Margaret Nicholson, EN, David Collett, MBBS, Anand K. Deva, BscMed, MBBS, MS, FRACS   +4 more
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Long-term outcomes of two-stage, immediate and delayed breast reconstruction with polyurethane-covered versus textured implants: protocol of a prospective, multicentre randomised controlled trial (TIPI trial)

BMJ Open, 2021
Introduction Two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction is the most commonly performed postmastectomy reconstructive technique. During the first stage, a tissue expander creates a sufficiently large pocket for the definite breast implant placed in the
Eleni-Rosalina Andrinopoulou, J X Harmeling, Kevin Peter Cinca, Eveline M L Corten, M A Mureau   +4 more
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Effect of zafirlukast on capsular contracture around silicone implants in rats [PDF]

Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2012
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.
Bastos, Érika Malheiros, Sabino Neto, Miguel, Garcia, Élvio Bueno, Veiga, Daniela Francescato, Han, Yuri Anna, Denadai, Rafael, Santos, Rafael de Almeida, Ferreira, Lydia Masako   +7 more
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Silicone breast implant modification review: overcoming capsular contracture [PDF]

Biomaterials Research, 2018
Abstract Background Silicone implants are biomaterials that are frequently used in the medical industry due to their physiological inertness and low toxicity. However, capsular contracture remains a concern in long-term transplantation.
Byung Ho Shin, Byung Hwi Kim, Sujin Kim, Kangwon Lee, Young Bin Choy, Chan Yeong Heo   +5 more
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Prepectoral Conversion of Subpectoral Implants for Animation Deformity after Breast Reconstruction: Technique and Experience

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022
Background:. Implant-based breast reconstruction in postmastectomy patients is commonly performed in a submuscular plane. Following reconstruction, animation deformity can be a displeasing aesthetic result for patients.
Alexander Shikhman, DO, Logan Erz, MD, Meghan Brown, MD, Douglas Wagner, MD   +3 more
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