Capsule preservation of prosthesis to treat capsular contracture after augment ation mammoplasty
- VernacularTitle:包膜囊上再置乳房假体隆乳术
- Author:
Hongyu XUE
;
Yuzhe CHEN
;
Dong LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Augmentation mammoplasty;
Capsular contractu re;
Breast prosthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the treatment of capsular contr ac ture after augmentation mammaplasty with mammary prostheses. Method Through primary incision (axillary or inframammary) and minor capsu le incision, patients with capsular contracture after augmentation mammoplasty w ere treated by preserving the contractive capsule and repositing of the breast p rosthesis anterior to the primary capsule. Results Total ly 12 cases (14 breasts) of capsular contracture were achieved satisfactory res ults since 2001. Conclusion The method of capsule preser vation and reposting of the breast prosthesis anterior to the capsule present n umerous advantages: little trauma, less bleeding, simple surgical procedure, saf e, less possibility of recrudescence, and can be finished through a small primar y axillary incision. It is a preferable method to treat capsular contracture.
