Infections in breast implants: a review with a focus on developing Countries [PDF]
, 2014 The risk of surgical site infection is always present in surgery; the use of prosthetic materials is linked to an increased possibility of infection.
Abbinante, Giulia +7 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 +10 more
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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 +3 more
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Prevalence and predictors of postdischarge antibiotic use following mastectomy [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVESurvey results suggest that prolonged administration of prophylactic antibiotics is common after mastectomy with reconstruction. We determined utilization, predictors, and outcomes of postdischarge prophylactic antibiotics after mastectomy with ...
Fraser, Victoria J +4 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. To date, several studies have been conducted to overcome this problem. This review
Byung Ho Shin +5 more
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Comparison of Patient-reported Outcomes after Implant Versus Autologous Tissue Breast Reconstruction Using the BREAST-Q [PDF]
, 2017 Background: The demand for reconstructive breast procedures of various types has accelerated in recent years. Coupled with increased patient expectations, it has fostered the development of oncoplastic and reconstructive techniques in breast surgery.
Bassetto, Franco +7 more
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Microbial community compositions in breast implant biofilms associated with contracted capsules.
PLoS ONE, 2021 Subclinical bacterial infections (biofilms) are strongly implicated in breast augmentation failure due to capsular contracture, and while these infections are generally ascribed to common skin commensals, this remains largely unsubstantiated through ...
Sean A Crowe +6 more
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An Alternative Technique for Immediate Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction-A Case Series [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: The practice of breast reconstruction continues to evolve with the introduction of new technologies. The authors describe a unique approach allowing immediate direct-to-implant reconstruction that can be performed on an outpatient basis ...
Downs, Ronald K., Hedges, Kellee
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Effect of Keller Funnel on the Rate of Capsular Contracture in Periareolar Breast Augmentation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018 Background:. Capsular contracture is 1 of the most common complications after breast implant surgery and is a major indication for reoperation. Capsular contracture is believed to be a multifactorial process that is affected by implant texture, incision ...
Ashley N. Newman, BS +1 more
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Pediatric Hand Surgery Training in Nicaragua: A Sustainable Model of Surgical Education in a Resource-Poor Environment. [PDF]
, 2017 Recent reports have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to adequate surgical care, a burden that is borne disproportionately by residents of resource-poor countries.
James, Michelle A +3 more
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