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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Breast augmentation with silicone implants: The role of surgical drainage - Report on 502 consecutive patients
European Journal of Plastic Surgery, Volume 29, No. 1, Year 2006
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Description
Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures worldwide. We report on a series of 502 consecutive cosmetic breast augmentations by a single surgeon, using both the submuscular and submammary approaches. A vacuum drain was placed in the surgical pocket at the end of the procedure. The drain fluid collection was recorded immediately after the surgery and the following day before removal. A tenfold increase in the amount of fluid collection was noted in the drain's reservoir. Thirteen patients presented with minor wound healing problems at the second postoperative follow-up, which were treated conservatively; two of them had the implant removed and replaced after 2 months. There were only two capsular contractions at 1-year follow-up. We focus our discussion on the drainage in the early postoperative period and conclude that the routine use of a surgical drainage reduces the risk for complications. Based on our findings, we advocate that short-term routine use of a surgical drain is advisable. © Springer-Verlag 2006.
Authors & Co-Authors
Gherardini, G.
Unknown Affiliation
Zaccheddu, R.
United Kingdom, Birmingham
National Centre for Cosmetic Surgery
Milner, S. M.
United States, Springfield
Siu School of Medicine
Elshazly, Mohamed M.
Egypt, Asyut
Assiut University
Liapakis, I.
Greece, Komotini
Democritus University of Thrace, Medical School
Statistics
Citations: 15
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s00238-006-0064-z
ISSN:
0930343X
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cohort Study