Clinical analysis of complications of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for augmentation mammoplasty in 118 cases.
- Author:
Jun LIN
1
;
Yun-Liang QIAN
;
Qun YANG
;
Yi-Xin ZHANG
;
Chuan YANG
;
Bo ZHANG
;
Chang ZHU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acrylic Resins; adverse effects; Adult; Breast Implantation; adverse effects; Breast Implants; adverse effects; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2007;23(2):101-102
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo analyze the clinical manifestations and explore suitable treatments for the complications induced by polyacrylamide hydrogel(PAHG) injection for augmentation mammoplasty.
METHODSThe symptoms, physical signs and treatments of the 118 cases were analyzed and summarized.
RESULTSThe complications included in nodule formation (54.2%), pain (33.9%), PAHG migration (7.6%) and acute mastitis in lactation (4.3%). Satisfactory clinical treatment results have been obtained after suitable treatments.
CONCLUSIONSThe complications induced by PAHG injection for augmentation mammoplasty have increased following its widely use, the re-evaluation for this technique should be made, and more effective treatment should be considered.
