Migration of silicone gel after the "squeeze technique" to rupture a contracted breast capsule. Case report.
While the squeeze capsulotomy is a simple and effective method for managing capsular contracture around a breast implant, with extreme force the rupture of the prostheses can occur. With the concomitant use of a pressure dressing and breast massage, there was distant migration of the extravasated gel in one case, so this should be considered as a potential complication of this technique.
D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011312:Pressure; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013518:Surgery, Plastic
D012826:Silicone Elastomers