title: A simple method for breast implant placement using a drainage tube.
abstract: Silicone breast implants have been used for augmentation mammoplasty. In most cases, the surgery is performed for cosmetic purposes. Although the incision line must be of minimal length, it is difficult to replace silicone prosthesis in these patients by a minimal incision. A Drainage tube is a choice for draining the air and facilitates replacement of the prosthesis. The authors have used this method successfully for 13 cases. There were no complications. The described technique can be used for all augmentation mammoplasties using silicone breast implants.
authors.affiliation: Selcuk University Medical Faculty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Konya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Nedim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Savaci
authors.forename: Zekeriya
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tosun
authors.forename: Mübin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hoşnuter
mesh_terms: D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D018427:Breast Implants; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014421:Turkey
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers