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Self-expanding prostheses complicating augmentation mammoplasties

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A new and serious complication was experienced by patients of three independent surgeons following routine augmentation procedures. In each case reported, double-lumen prostheses had been used. All cases were reoperated with a diagnosis of capsular contracture. However, at surgery it was found that the outer lumen of the prostheses had overfilled with 60–160 cc of interstitial fluid, probably because of an osmotic gradient. The possible causes of this unfortunate complication are considered.

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    M. Signorini M.D., A. Grisotti M.D., G. Ponzielli M.D., G. Pajardi M.D. & P. Gilardino M.D.

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Signorini, M., Grisotti, A., Ponzielli, G. et al. Self-expanding prostheses complicating augmentation mammoplasties. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 18, 195–199 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00454482

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