[TURNOVER CAPSULAR FLAPS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IMPENDING EXTRUSION OF SILICONE PROSTHESIS IN RECONSTRUCTED BREASTS]

Harefuah. 2015 Sep;154(9):591-3, 607.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Pressure necrosis which might be followed by skin necrosis and implant extrusion is a dreaded complication of breast reconstructive surgery. Over the years, several techniques have been introduced to address this challenging problem. We offer a novel surgical technique to confront this perplexing complication. By using the capsule of the implant as a turnover flap, the soft tissue coverage is enhanced thereby decreasing the pressure between the breast prosthesis and the over-laying skin. The technique is simply reproduced, requires no new incisions, and avoids further morbidity to the involved breast reconstructed patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Implantation / adverse effects
  • Breast Implantation / methods*
  • Breast Implants / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Silicone Gels
  • Surgical Flaps

Substances

  • Silicone Gels