Effect of propranolol on capsular reaction around silicone implants in guinea pigs
Acta cir. bras
;
30(1): 24-33, 01/2015. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the effect of propranolol on capsular architecture around silicone implants by measuring the inflammation, capsular thickness, and collagen fiber density, using a guinea pig experimental model.METHODS:
Thirty six adult male guinea pigs randomly divided into two groups (n=18) were used. Each one received a silicone implant with textured-surface. The capsular tissue around implants from untreated or treated animals with the beta-adrenoceptor antagonist propranolol (10 mg/kg, dissolved in daily water) were analyzed for inflammation by histological scoring, capsular thickness by computerized histometry, and collagen fibers type I and Type III density by picrosirius polarization at different time points (7, 14 or 21 days after silicone implantation).RESULTS:
Propranolol treatment reduced inflammation and impaired capsular thickness and delayed collagen maturation around the textured implant.CONCLUSION:
Propranolol reduces the risk of developing capsular contracture around silicone implants with textured surface. .
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Propranolol
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Silicone Gels
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Implant Capsular Contracture
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Evaluation studies
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta cir. bras
Journal subject:
General Surgery
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Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Christus Universitary Center/BR
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