Complications of closed capsulotomies after augmentation mammaplasty.
In a series of patients who underwent closed rupture of fibrous capsules surrounding mammary prostheses, 3 patients developed hematomas or rupture of the implant, with or without infection. These complications and their management are discussed. Closed capsulotomy is a valuable procedure, simple to apply and easy to learn, but it is not devoid of complications.
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects; D013518:Surgery, Plastic
D012828:Silicones