Treatment of the chronic infection following hydrophilic polyacrylamide gel injection for augmentation mammaplasty
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2011.06.003
- VernacularTitle:注射聚丙烯胺水凝胶隆乳后慢性严重感染的分析与处理
- Author:
Zhenxiang WANG
;
Shirong LI
;
Jun WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hydrophilic polyacrylamide gel (HPG);
Augmentation mammaplasty;
Chronic infection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2011;17(6):408-410
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective Chronic persistent infection following hydrophilic polyacrylamide gel (HPG) injection is one of serious complications in augmentation mammaplasty.It was to search for a perfect treatment for the infection.MethodsA total of 126 patients who accepted HPG injection appeared serious chronic infections.Operation was performed to cut out the HPG and necrotic tissues.The cavities were repeatly washed with negative pressure drainage to control the infection.ResultsAll the symptoms were relieved one to 3 weeks after the treatments in 126 cases.The examination showed that no visible HPG and infection remained in the cavity.No defects existed in the breast and chest wall.ConclusionsFor this infection,the best therapy is to remove the pathologic tissue by surgery and to efficiently control the infection with medication.
