title: Augmentation mammoplasty - a hazardous procedure.
abstract: A few of the early and late complications of augmentation mammoplasty are described. Although it is classified as a simple technical procedure, the long-term hazards should be taken into consideration before operating on a patient.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers