Objective: To investigate the oncologic and surgical safety of the fused fascia method for immediate breast reconstruction with implants. Methods: The clinical data of 343 patients with immediate breast reconstruction with implants in Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital from 2014-2017 were retrospectively analyzed to compare the 5-year local recurrence-free survival, 5-year disease-free survival and 5-year overall survival of patients with breast reconstruction by fusion fascia and other methods, and to analyze the complication incidences of implant removal between different implant groups. Results: Of the 343 patients with breast reconstruction, 95 were in the fused fascia group (fascia group) and 248 were in the non-fascia group (25 in the bovine pericardial patch group and 223 in the muscle flap group). At a median follow-up of 49 months, the differences in 5-year local recurrence-free survival (90.1% and 94.9%, respectively), 5-year disease-free survival (89.2% and 87.6%, respectively), and 5-year overall survival (95.2% and 95.1%, respectively) between patients in the fascial and non-fascial groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05). The complication incidence of implant removal was 24.0% (6/25) in the patch group and 2.1% (2/95) and 2.2% (5/223) in the fascia and muscle flap groups, respectively. Conclusion: Immediate breast reconstruction with fused fascial combined with implant is safe and feasible, less invasive than muscle flaps, more economical and with fewer complications than patches.
Humans ; Animals ; Cattle ; Female ; Mastectomy/methods* ; Retrospective Studies ; Breast Implants/adverse effects* ; Feasibility Studies ; Mammaplasty/methods* ; Breast Neoplasms/complications* ; Treatment Outcome ; Postoperative Complications/surgery*

Gordonia sputi causes rare bacterial infections resulting from a contaminated indwelling medical device. We report the case of a postoperative plastic expander abscess in a woman, with G. sputi identification by 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing. This report indicates that Gordonia spp. should be included in the list of organisms causing plastic implant infections.
Actinomycetales Infections ; etiology ; microbiology ; Adult ; Aged ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; microbiology ; Equipment Contamination ; statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Gordonia Bacterium ; isolation & purification ; physiology ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Mammaplasty ; adverse effects ; Middle Aged ; Plastics

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the safety and efficiency of acellular dermal matrix combined with implant in correcting the secondary deformity post polyacrylamide hydrogel removal.

METHODSA retrospective study enrolling 23 female patients (42 breasts) who received breast deformity correction from June 2008 to June 2012 with acellular dermal matrix and implant were performed.

RESULTSOne patient suffered bilateral seroma and 1 patient suffered infection in one side. None of the implants were removed. Patients were followed up for (15.0±11.7) months (range: 3-36 months), and the results were satisfactory.

CONCLUSIONAcelluar dermal matrix and implant can be safely used simultaneously in correcting the secondary breast deformity post polyacrylamide hydrogel removal.

Acellular Dermis ; Acrylic Resins ; adverse effects ; Adult ; Allografts ; Breast ; abnormalities ; Breast Implantation ; methods ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; Device Removal ; adverse effects ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; surgery ; Retrospective Studies

OBJECTIVETo analyze the effect of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) on complications of breast reconstruction using tissue expander/implant, and to offer preliminary evidences for ADM clinical application.

METHODSArticles published from Jan. 2010 to Oct. 2012 were searched in Pubmed, EMbase, Science Direct and CNKI database. Literatures were filtrated according to inclusive criteria. Values were extracted from included literatures; factors regarding complications were collected. Meta-analysis was performed with Stata 12. 0.

RESULTS10 researches were included. Comparing to control group, the pooled odds ratio (OR) of overall complications, infections, hematomas/seromas, explantations are 1.51(P=0.038), 1.91(P=0.032), 1.80(P=0.005) and 2.37 (P=0.138) in ADM group In breast reconstruction using tissue expander/implant, ADM increases the respectively.

CONCLUSIONSoccurrence of hematomas/sarcomas as well as risks of infections and overall complications.

Acellular Dermis ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; adverse effects ; methods ; Postoperative Complications ; etiology ; Tissue Expansion Devices ; adverse effects

OBJECTIVETo explore the relationship between mammaplasty and results after polyacrylamide hydrophilic gel (PAHG) removal from breast.

METHODSFrom Feb. 2003 to Aug. 2009, 130 patients with bilateral breast augmentation by PAHG injection were treated. Preoperative ultrasound examination and MRI were performed to know the distribution of PAHG and infiltration at the surrounding tissue. According to the conditions after removal, the patients were received implant augmentation immediately, or at the second stage, or no implant.

RESULTSThe patients were followed up for 3 months at the most with a very satisfactory rate of 63.84% (83/120), a satisfactory rate of 31.53% (41/120) and a unsatisfactory rate of 4.63% (6/120). Slight capsular contracture (Baker I) occurred in 5 cases with 6 breasts in satisfactory group. All the patients in unsatisfactory groups who selected unsuitable implants by themselves were re-operated to take out the implants. 3 cases with much residue PAHG insisted to receive breast implants. Among them, 2 cases achieved acceptable results even the surface of the breasts were not smooth. No other complication happened.

CONCLUSIONSThe breast reaugmentation after PAHG removal should be performed based on the deformity and condition of breast. Both cosmetic result and psychological relief could be obtained after mammaplasty.

Acrylic Resins ; adverse effects ; Adult ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; Device Removal ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; methods ; Middle Aged

OBJECTIVETo investigate the correction of secondary breast deformities after removement of injected polyacrylamide hydrophilic gel (PAHG).

METHODSFrom March 2003 to March 2008, 100 patients with bilateral breast augmentation with injected PAHG underwent operation to remove the PAHG. The age of patients ranged from 35 to 50 years. Ultrasound and MRI were performed before operation to show the distribution of PAHG and the muscle infiltration around the PAHG. According to the PAHG distribution, muscle infiltration, skin elasticity, infection and PAHG residue, the patients were treated respectively with breast implants at the same stage or at the second stage, or without implants.

RESULTSThe patients were followed up for 3 months to 3 years. The percentage of satisfactory, median satisfactory and dissatisfactory was 90%, 9%, and 1%. In the median satisfactory group, 3 breasts in 3 cases showed slight capsular contracture (Baker II), 8 implants in 6 cases were palpable on the lower pole of the breasts. The middle-aged patient in dissatisfactory group was not satisfied with the high-projected implants shape which were chosen by herself and placed at the second stage. Then implants were removed. There was no complication of implant hernia, infection, wound disruption, or asymmetry.

CONCLUSIONSThe secondary breast deformities could be corrected by breast augmentation with implants. Both breast appearance and the psychological affection can be improved.

Acrylic Resins ; adverse effects ; Adult ; Breast Implantation ; adverse effects ; methods ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; Device Removal ; Female ; Humans ; Mammary Glands, Human ; abnormalities ; Middle Aged

We present here the case of a 40-year-old woman with a greater than 10 year prior history of bilateral breast silicone injection and saline bag implantation. Bilateral palpable breast nodules were observed, but the ultrasound scan was suboptimal and the magnetic resonance imaging showed no gadolinium-enhanced tumor. The 18F-FDG PET/CT scan showed a hypermetabolic nodule in the left breast with a 30% increase of 18F-FDG uptake on the delayed imaging, and this mimicked breast cancer. She underwent a left partial mastectomy and the pathology demonstrated a siliconoma.
Adult ; Breast Implants/adverse effects ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Diagnosis, Differential ; *False Positive Reactions ; Female ; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18/diagnostic use ; Granuloma, Foreign-Body/*diagnosis ; Humans ; Injections ; *Positron-Emission Tomography ; Radiopharmaceuticals/diagnostic use ; Silicones/administration & dosage/*adverse effects ; *Tomography, X-Ray Computed

OBJECTIVETo investigate the cause and the prophylactic measures for the complication following the periareolar reduction mammaplasty using polypropylene mesh as suspension device.

METHODSFrom Dec. 1999 to Dec. 2005, 78 patients who underwent periareolar reduction mammaplasty using polypropylene mesh as suspension device were analysed. Among them, 47 cases were followed-up for 6 months to 5 years, and their long-term effect was evaluated.

RESULTSEarly after operation, complications included seroma (3 cases), infection (3 cases), delayed wound healing (3 cases), and paraesthesia of nipple-areolar complex (1 case). The 47 followed-up patients presented abnormal wave-like skin appearance in superior polar of breast (7 cases), palpable cord-like mammary content in peripheral region of breast (3 cases), widening of periareolar scar and secondary ptosis (2 cases) and paraesthesia of nipple-areolar complex (1 case). All other patients acquired good appearance and felt satisfactory. 2 patients could lactate after operation. 5 patients underwent mammary X-ray radiography after operation. No mesh shadow or calcification was revealed.

CONCLUSIONSAlthough polypropylene mesh is a good suspension device in reduction mammaplasty, the long-term complication is relatively high because of the hardness of the tissue. More soft tissue is necessary as alternative device for clinical application.

Adult ; Breast Implants ; Female ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; adverse effects ; Middle Aged ; Polypropylenes ; Postoperative Complications ; etiology ; prevention & control ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effective diagnostic method for the patients with polyacrylamide hydrogen injection for augmentation mammaplasty.

METHODSMRI scanning (layer thickness 1mm, t2 _ ps3d_ cor alignment) was performed on 23 patients with polyacrylamide hydrogen injection for augmentation mammaplasty. The data were imported into computer and processed. 3D reconstruction and analysis modules were run subsequently to do the volume reconstruction and surface reconstruction to obtain stereoscopic images of the gel and adjacent structures in virtual reality, and to calculate the volume of the hydrogel.

RESULTSAmong the 23 patients (46 breasts), the injected hydrogel with integrity capsule existed in retromammary space with no malposition in 5 cases (10 breasts). The capsule was not integrally formed and hydrogel was separately distributed with irregular edge in 6 patients (12 breasts). The pectoris major space, subcutaneous and gland invasion was found in 11 patients (22 breasts). Small amount of hydrogel sparsely distributed in mammary gland and degenerative muscular tissue in 1 patient (2 breasts) who had received extracting surgery before. The volume of hydrogel ranged from 220.309 ml to 372.371 ml (mean: 306.328 ml) in 22 untreated patients (44 breasts).

CONCLUSIONSThe volume and distribution of hydrogel can be known clearly by 3D MRI reconstruction technique. This feasible technique is helpful in removing the hydrogel completely.

Acrylic Resins ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; Female ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; methods ; Mammaplasty ; adverse effects ; methods ; Postoperative Period ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo investigate the bad effect of breast augmentation with PAAH injection and the technique to remove PAAH from breast effectively and safely.

METHODS43 cases (86 sides) underwent operation to remove the PAAH from breast through submammary incision, followed by dressing with pressure for 3 days. The patients received colored doppler ultrasonography and immunologic test before and 3 months after operation.

RESULTSPostoperative ultrasonography showed residual PAAH in breast in one case. Among the 20 cases who had preoperative breast pain, the pain relieved completely in 10 cases and improved in the other 10 cases. All the patients had some abnormal results in immunologic test which improved 3 months after operation.

CONCLUSIONSBreast augmentation with PAAH injection can result in breast pain and other complications. It may also have bad effect on the immune system. PAAH should be removed as soon as possible. The technique through submammary incision to remove PAAH is one of the safe and reliable methods.

Adult ; Breast ; surgery ; Breast Implantation ; adverse effects ; Breast Implants ; adverse effects ; Device Removal ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; adverse effects ; Young Adult