title: Use of Macrolane to treat pectus excavatum.
abstract: The use of subcutaneous hyaluronic acid injection in cosmetic surgery is a popular and well-accepted technique. A new highly reticulated, nonanimal, stabilized hyaluronic acid has been recently developed for high-volume enhancement, especially breast augmentation. We describe this technique for funnel chest treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital Amiens, Unit of Research and Innovation for Surgical Expertise, Amiens Medical School, Amiens, France. raphaelsinna@gmail.com
authors.forename: Raphael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sinna
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Perignon
authors.forename: Nizar
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Assaf
authors.forename: Pascal
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Berna
mesh_terms: D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid