Myonecrosis as a sequela of calf implants.
Calf augmentation using alloplastic implants primarily is intended to enhance body contour. Usually this is a safe and efficacious procedure. However, in this unique report, significant myonecrosis occurred as a direct consequence of calf implantation, which resulted in a residual functional disability as well as aesthetic deformity. An awareness of the potential for a similar catastrophe hopefully will mitigate against future overzealous attempts at augmentation.
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA.
D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology*; D009336:Necrosis; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*