Capsular hematoma as a late complication in breast reconstruction with silicone gel prostheses.

Marques, A F; Brenda, E; Saldiva, P H; Andrews, J M · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This paper presents a rare complication of breast reconstruction with silicone gel prostheses in which formation of intracapsular hematomas in the mammary region occurred 3 years after surgery. Treatment by bilateral capsular excision was successful. The rarity of this occurrence and the progress of the case are the major reasons for this publication.

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