[Clinical results of breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the complications in 16 patients who had breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection. The distribution and late changes of the injected material was observed.


METHODS
The physical signs and symptoms of the 16 patients were classified. Ultrasound and infrared examinations or MRI were used in some cases.


RESULTS
Two patients had operations for extraction. The injection material was distributed in the muscles diffusely, or existed in the breast and subcutaneous tissue as many masses.


CONCLUSIONS
The reliability of this injection method for breast augmentation is in doubt.
Hu
Huaxin
H
Shenzhen Hospital of Peking University, Shenzhen 518036, China.
Liu
Xuejun
X
Zhu
Hui
H
Gong
Lianmei
L
Li
Zhen
Z
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections
D000180:Acrylic Resins; C016680:polyacrylamide gels