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Evaluation of low intensity laser's action on silicone mammary implant pseudocapsules in rats / Avaliação do laser de baixa intensidade sobre a pseudocápsula de implantes mamários de silicone em ratos
Palhares, Aristides; Schellini, Silvana Artioli; Pellizzon, Claudia Helena; Padovani, Carlos Roberto; Dorsa, Patrícia.
  • Palhares, Aristides; UNESP. Botucatu Faculty of Medicine. Department of Surgery and Orthopedic. BR
  • Schellini, Silvana Artioli; UNESP. Botucatu Faculty of Medicine. Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. BR
  • Pellizzon, Claudia Helena; UNESP. Botucatu Biosciences Institute. BR
  • Padovani, Carlos Roberto; UNESP. Botucatu Biosciences Institute. BR
  • Dorsa, Patrícia; Botucatu Faculty of Medicine. Department of Surgery and Orthopedic. BR
Acta cir. bras ; 24(1): 7-12, Jan.-Feb. 2009. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-503098
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the effect of low intensity laser on the pseudocapsula contraction that occurs around silicone implants.

METHODS:

60 male rats divided in two experimental groups received a silicone implant in the subcutaneous of the dorsal region. Group I animals received implants in the subcutaneous dorsal region and did not receive any treatment; Group II animals received seven irradiation sessions with low intensity laser after they had received subcutaneous implants. Thirty, 60 and 180 days after the surgery, tonometric evaluation of the implants was conducted. After that, the animals were sacrificed, study material was removed and prepared for histological examination. The thickness of the pseudocapsule and the inflammatory reaction were morphometrically quantified. Data obtained were statistically analyzed using the Variance method, and Tukey's Test(P<0.0 5).

RESULTS:

Group II animals had significant lower pressure. The histological study did not show a significant difference between the groups, but only a higher number of swollen vessels in Group II. The thickness of pseudocapsule around Group II's implants lower than in Group I.

CONCLUSION:

The low intensity laser modify tissue's reparation process around the implants suggesting it may be useful to model contractures that are formed around silicone implants.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Avaliar o efeito do laser de baixa intensidade sobre a contração da pseudocápsula que ocorre ao redor de implantes de silicone.

MÉTODOS:

60 ratos machos divididos em dois grupos receberam implante de silicone. Grupo I implante no subcutâneo da região dorsal, sem tratamento após a cirurgia; Grupo II animais receberam sete sessões de irradiação com laser de baixa intensidade após o implante. Trinta, 60 e 180 dias após a cirurgia, foi feita a tonometria dos implantes, Em seguida, os animais foram sacrificados, removendo-se o material de estudo que foi preparado para exame histológico, avaliando-se morfometricamente a espessura da pseudocápsula e a reação inflamatória. A análise estatistica pela técnica da Análise de Variância e Teste de Tukey (P<0.0 5).

RESULTADOS:

Pressões significativamente menores foram encontradas nos animais do grupo Grupo II. O estudo histológico não mostrou diferença significativa entre os grupos, destacando-se apenas maior quantidade de vasos intumescidos no Grupo II. A espessura da pseudocápsula foi menor no Grupo II.

CONCLUSÃO:

O laser de baixa intensidade altera o processo de reparação tecidual ao redor dos implantes, sugerindo que o mesmo possa ser útil para a modelação das contraturas que se estabelecem ao redor dos implantes de silicone.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Silicones / Breast Implants / Implants, Experimental / Low-Level Light Therapy Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Acta cir. bras Journal subject: General Surgery / Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Botucatu Faculty of Medicine/BR / UNESP/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Silicones / Breast Implants / Implants, Experimental / Low-Level Light Therapy Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Acta cir. bras Journal subject: General Surgery / Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Botucatu Faculty of Medicine/BR / UNESP/BR