title: A simple technique for removing a silastic gel-filled breast implant through the axillary approach.
abstract: We present a simple, atraumatic technique for removing a breast implant through a small incision following transaxillary breast augmentation, using straight artery forceps with jaws covered with a length of soft rubber catheter. This provides a gentle but firm grasp on the silicone gel-filled prosthesis for easy removal, without rupture.
authors: B A
authors: BA
authors: Matti
authors: F V
authors: FV
authors: Nicolle
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers