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Breast Reconstruction
Secondary breast reconstruction technique yields long-term patient satisfaction
March 17th, 2005
According to a report in the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, "Although surgical techniques and the quality of mammary prostheses have been improved significantly in recent years, capsular contracture attendant on prosthetic mammary reconstruction remains a major flaw." "Although rarely, some patients are confronted with recurrent and intractable capsular contractures with resultant breast deformity, even after multiple attempts at capsulectomies and implant exchange. Patients with recurrent capsular contracture often do not want replacement with a new prosthesis, but desire the maintenance of their breast volume with a safe alternative," wrote R....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-17)
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