title: Chronic abscess formation following mesh mastopexy: case report.
abstract: Mastopexy is a challenging procedure that relies on the redistribution of breast parenchyma and tightening of the skin envelope to provide long-lasting correction of ptosis. Recurrent ptosis, however, is an inevitable complication of many techniques and internal parenchymal supports using autologous or non-autologous material have been tried in an attempt to counteract the effects of gravity. Several studies have reported good long-term outcomes using synthetic mesh with a low rate of complications, however concerns remain including foreign body reaction, infection, and oncological surveillance. This article reports a case of chronic breast abscess formation following the use of polypropylene mesh in mastopexy and the radiological and operative findings.
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Breast Unit and Breakthrough Research Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dixon
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Arnott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schaverien
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011859:Radiography; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes