title: Polyurethane-covered silicone gel mammary prosthesis for successful breast reconstruction.
abstract: A polyurethane-covered silicone gel implant has been used by the author in 150 breast reconstructions and augmentations in the past 9 years. The results have been most gratifying with regard to breast softness, breast compressibility, and esthetics. Only 4 patients have developed a unilateral capsule contracture and firm breast. The reasons are postulated for these satisfying results. Complications have been few and very minor.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011140:Polyurethanes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers