Haematoma as a late complication after breast reconstruction with implant

Br J Plast Surg. 2003 Mar;56(2):189-91. doi: 10.1016/s0007-1226(03)00091-2.

Abstract

We report a patient who, 3 1/2 years after mastectomy and breast reconstruction using a Becker implant, developed haematoma around the implant. We believe this is the first description of late haematoma formation in association with tissue expander (Becker implant), the differential diagnosis of which includes infection, recurrent cancer and implant rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis
  • Breast Diseases / etiology*
  • Breast Diseases / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Hematoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects*
  • Mammaplasty / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors