Are triglyceride breast implants really biocompatible?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of augmentation mammaplasty with triglyceride implants is presented. Histological examination of the capsules 3 years postimplantation showed retained, irregular, refractile yellow-brown fragments embedded in granulomatous tissue.
Medical subject headings
- Biocompatible Materials
- Breast Implants
- Granuloma, Foreign-Body
- Soybean Oil
- Triglycerides