[Effect of inadequate filling of deflation of inflatable breast prostheses. Statistical study of 535 inflatable prostheses].
This study was based on a series of 535 inflatable prostheses used for breast reconstruction or augmentation with a mean follow-up of 5.15 years. The authors specifically analysed the statistical correlation between underinflation and deflation due to late rupture. They demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the initial filling of the prostheses which subsequently deflated and the initial filling of all prostheses of the series. The mean filling of prostheses which subsequently deflated was 89% while the mean filling of all prosthesis in the series was 100%. The various pathologies are analysed according to the cosmetic or reconstructive indications. The two series, cosmetic and reconstructive, were homogeneous in terms of filling volume and deflation; the only difference concerned the age distribution. Patients undergoing breast reconstruction with a prosthesis were older than patients undergoing augmentation surgery for small breasts. The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this type of prosthesis.
Lantieri
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Service de Chirurgie Plastique, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Creteil.
Raulo
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Y
Baruch
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012828:Silicones
D012828:Silicones
Influence de l'insuffisance de remplissage sur le dégonflement des prothèses mammaires gonflables. Etude statistique sur 535 prothèses gonflables.