Open capsulotomy by the transaxillary approach.
The release of capsular contracture through the axillary approach is presented. The technique is used in cases that have previously undergone breast augmentation, through the same approach and using the same blunt instrumentation for dissection.
D001365:Axilla; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic