Self-expanding prostheses complicating augmentation mammoplasties.
A new and serious complication was experienced by patients of three independent surgeons following routine augmentation procedures. In each case reported, double-lumen prostheses had been used. All cases were reoperated with a diagnosis of capsular contracture. However, at surgery it was found that the outer lumen of the prostheses had overfilled with 60-160 cc of interstitial fluid, probably because of an osmotic gradient. The possible causes of this unfortunate complication are considered.
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Signorini
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Grisotti
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Ponzielli
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G
Pajardi
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P
Gilardino
D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005110:Extracellular Space; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation; D012828:Silicones
D005782:Gels; D012828:Silicones