title: Carboxy-methyl-cellulose hydrogel mammary implants: our experience.
abstract: The Authors present their experience with carboxy-methyl-cellulose hydrogel mammary implants. 110 patients have undergone operations since October 1998 with the implantation of this type of prosthesis. The results are very good: no major complications, and only 22 patients (20%) showed a II stage capsular contracture and 4 patients (3.6%) a III stage, according to Baker's scale, with an average follow-up of 20 months. The low percentage of capsular contracture and the absence of major complications, let us to conclude that this type of implant is highly tolerated by the human body.
authors.affiliation: Operative Unit of Plastic Surgery, S. Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valeriani
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mezzana
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Madonna Terracina
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
chemical_list: D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium