[Clinical analysis of 40 patients who were re-operated after prosthetic augmentation mammaplasty].
OBJECTIVE
To summarize the reasons of complications after prosthetic augmentation mammaplasty and explore the optimal preventive measures and therapy.


METHODS
The reasons for 40 patients who were re-operated on after prosthetic augmentation mammaplasty were analyzed in as many aspects as possible, such as the location of the incision, the type of the prosthesis, etc. Preventive measures and therapy of the complications were also summarized.


RESULTS
Capsular contracture was the most common reason for reoperation. The second was prosthetic rupture and translocation. The main reasons resulting in complications included impertinent indications, poor quality of the prosthesis and an incompetent surgeon.


CONCLUSIONS
The key to reduce the complications is proper selection of good prosthesis, strict indications, better comprehension of the knowledge about prosthetic augmentation mammaplasty and a qualified plastic and aesthetic surgeon for the operation. The inareolar incision is the best choice to remedy the complications.
Wang
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L
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100041, China.
Qiao
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Q
Luan
J
J
D000328:Adult; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation