"Saline float" positioning of the polyurethane-covered breast prosthesis.
The use of the "saline float" technique has enabled us to more easily position the foam-covered breast implants through a short aesthetic incision. Of 34 patients in whom this has been used, one breast has been complicated by wrinkling of the prosthesis noted early after surgery. At 6 months this is no longer evident. Retained saline has caused no problems, and no infections have been encountered. This technique offers a safe and simple solution to overcome the tissue friction associated with use of the polyurethane foam-covered prosthesis.
LoVerme
P J
PJ
Kelleher
J C
JC
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
D012965:Sodium Chloride