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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe and analyze the pathohistological characteristics of capsules which formed around the mammary prosthesis with different contents. And to provide the selective basis for ideal and safe prosthesis in clinical practice.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>20 specimen of the capsules were taken from 20 cases who receive the operation of prothesis removal for different reasons. HE, Masson and Mallory staining were used to analyse the tissue structure and characteristics under the light microscope.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The common structure including the collagen fibers accumulation, inflammatory cells infiltration and the capillary hyperplasia were found in all specimen. A layer of squamous epithelium-like cell was detected in some specimen. The specific characteristics were also found in different capsules formed around different prosthesis. In the capsules around vegetable oil prosthesis, there was excessive collagen fiber accumulation, and the capsules were much thicker. In the PVP (polyvinylpyrolidone) prosthesis capsules, there was severe inflammatory cell infiltration, and the number of eosinophilic granulocyte increased obviously. In the silicone gel and saline prosthesis capsule, the collagen fibers were well-arranged and the inflammatory cells were much less. Synovial metaplasia was detected in two cases.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>1. The capsules form around the prosthesis in all cases after mammary augmentation. 2. There will be synovial metaplasis in some cases, for vegetable oil prosthesis, the collagen over-accumulated which lead the capsules become thicker and harder. So it is not a kind of ideal mammary prothesis. 4. The severe infiltration of the inflammatory cells especially the large quantity of eosinophilic granulocyte indicate the possibility of the delayed hypersensitive reaction mediated by eosinophilic granulocyte. Cautious attitude should be taken during application.</p>
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Objective To investigate clinical therapeutic effects after a series of improvements of multi-site combination in the simple obese patient with tumescent liposuction. Methods Before tumescence anesthetization, short-acting benzo-diazepine was used as sedative inducer. The pressure and fluid velocity of short-acting benzodiazepine were regulated and injected into deeper level of fat at first, and all of these actions decreased the pain of patients, and promote the effect of the pain tolerance. The positions of the incisions were selected to hide from view and specifically protected, which could improve looks and decrease the scar formation after operation. In later stage of operation the flaps were pressurized and slid from outside, in order to make the flaps even and smooth and to keep their thickness according to the position of the flaps and the age of the patients. Opened draining was changed to block draining after operation. Results 73 cases were taken the follow-up for 6～24 months. All cases obtained satisfactory results, except that one cases was complicated by scar hypertrophy. The changes of the circumferences were as follows: the decrease of the maximum circumference of thigh was from 2 cm to 17cm, abdomen from 3 cm to 24 cm, and buttocks from 1 cm to 3 cm. Conclusions A series of improvement of key measures enhance the clinical therapeutic effects of multi-site combination in the simple obese patient with tumescent liposuction.
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Objective To explore the relationship betwween the location and efficiency of skin expansion. Methods Total 218 expanders were used in 115 patients between 1994 and 2002. According to the different location of skin expansion, they were divided into 5 groups:face, scalp, neck, chest and posterior auricular skin. Comparison of the location of expanders with expanding time and its complications was performed. Results Incidence of complications in posterior auricular groups was significatnly higher than that in scalp groups ( P
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Objective To search for a more effective method for the treatment of traumatic tatoo. Methods According to the depth and pattern of tatoo in the skin, the ultra high frequency elecxosurgical technique was applied to make no bleeding incision. Then the particles of tatoo were exposed and removed thoroughly under a surgical microscope.Results Nine cases was treated with this method,and the degree of the particles was decreased remarkablly.Conclusion The ultra high frequeney electrosurgical technique is an ideal option in removing traumatic tatoo.
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Objective To investigate the expression of nestin in fibroblasts of adult human dermis.Methods A total of 6 samples of normal human skin were collected.Immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry staining were used to detect the nestin expression in adult human dermis and in cultured fibroblasts of different passages(3rd,5th,7th,10th,and 12th passages,respectively) in vitro.Nestin positive cells were counted to evaluate the expression quantity and intensity.Results There were 103.3?67.4 fibroblasts per square millimeter(mm~2) of adult human dermis,and the nestin positive fibroblasts accounted for(9.5?3.0)% of total amount.The amount of nestin positive fibroblasts in vitro was obviously higher than that in vivo.Significant difference was observed in the amount of nestin expression among different passages(P
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of China-made expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) in the treatment of facial defects and hollow deformities on the face. Methods Facial augmentation was performed in different sites as the forehead, temple, nose, chin, nosal base and maxilla, respectively, to correct the facial defects and hollow deformities, by using either China-made ePTFE (Experimental Group) or imported ePTFE (Control Group). Postoperative parameters between the two groups were compared. Results The Experimental Group included 16 patients (18 sites), in whom the postoperative follow-up was conducted for 6~9 months. In this group, a secondary infection (in the nose) occurred in 1 patient because the implant was placed too superficially and too close proximity to the incision, and the implant was removed out. Delayed healing of the incision (in the chin) with uncovered implant was found in 1 patient, who was cured by the change of dressing. In the rest of the patients, no obvious allergic, inflammatory or rejection reaction was seen and a good cosmetic result was achieved. The satisfactory rate of this group was 94.4%(17/18). The Control Group included 10 patients (20 sites). The implant was found bared and then removed in 1 patient (in the nose). The satisfactory rate of this group was 91.7%(11/12). There were no statistical differences between the two groups in the wound healing ( ? 2 =1 109, P =0 574), the adverse reaction ( P =1 000), and the clinical efficacy ( P =1 000). Conclusions China-made ePTFE gives histocompatibility as good as imported one. It is suitable for filling the soft tissue and can be used as a safe and economical alternative.