A comparison of capsule formation following breast augmentation by saline-filled or gel-filled implants.
A retrospective analysis of data on 307 patients was made. The incidence of firmness in breasts augmented by saline-filled prostheses was compared to the incidence in breasts augmented by gel-filled prostheses. A statistically significant lower rate of constricting capsule formation was found in the saline-inflated group.
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013518:Surgery, Plastic
D005782:Gels; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012965:Sodium Chloride