Augmentation mammaplasty--a further review of 20 years using the polyurethane-covered prosthesis.
Augmentation mammaplasty continues to attract much attention. So far, it seems to be an operation with an indefinite endpoint regarding the longevity of results.  It is also a procedure that has wide monetary implications and would often seem to be inappropriately used.  With the advent of the latest polyurethane-covered prostheses, marketed under various trade names such as Meme, Replicon, and Optimam, a more predictable result can be obtained, at least for the first 6 years. Much controversy still exists, and in view of this, the authors have revised their long-term results and comments on important current aspects.
Cohney
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St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia.
Cohney
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Hearne
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D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history / Q000295:instrumentation; D011140:Polyurethanes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants