[The method of surgical correction of the endoprosthesis ptosis after performance of subglandular enlarging mammoplasty]

Klin Khir. 2011 Jun:(6):46-8.
[Article in Ukrainian]

Abstract

The method of reendoprosthesis of mammary glands after performance of subglandular enlarging mammoplasty for the glands form correction, the implants ptosis occurrence in postoperative period prophylaxis, reduction of possibility of the capsular contracture occurrence, as well as reduction of the implants "visualization" and palpation rate, especially in patients-women lacking covering tissues volume, was adduced. In 2005-2010 yrs in the Centre there were performed 18 operations of the mammary glands reendoprosthesis after subglandular enlarging mammoplasty using the method proposed. Maximal duration of follow-up have constituted five years. In 17 patients-women the result was estimated as an excellent and in 1--as good. Application of this method guarantees the foreseeable and stable late results achievement, as well as satisfaction of patients and surgeons. The perspective of further development of scientific investigation assumes studying of late results concerning application of the method proposed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Breast Implantation / adverse effects
  • Breast Implantation / methods*
  • Breast Implants / adverse effects*
  • Contracture / etiology
  • Contracture / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Mammary Glands, Human / surgery*
  • Reoperation