Effects of minimal residue of polyacryamide hydrogel on prosthesis implanted into the breasts simultaneously

Ning LI; Feng LI; Gangyi CHI; Yanwei CHEN

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Up to date,whether prosthesis can be implanted simultaneously with the residue of polyacryamide hydrogel (PAMHG) in the breasts still not consistent.

OBJECTIVE:

To explore the feasibility and long-term curative effect of prosthesis implanted simultaneously with the residue of PAMHG in the breasts. DESIGN,TIME AND

SETTING:

The clinical cases analysis was performed at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery,No.1 People's Hospital of Nanning were collected.

PARTICIPANTS:

Totally 23 cases,aged 22-42 years,who received silicone gel breast implant (SBI,100-400 mL) were collected. The time from injection to hospital visit was 0.4-4.5 years.

METHOD:

PAMHG was cleared as possible,followed by implanted 200-260 mL SBI was via retro-mammary space or sub-pectoral space when cases without inflammation reaction. MAIN OUTCOME

MEASURES:

The wound healing,regression of breast induration,as well as complication and long-term curative effect was followed up.

RESULT:

The 0.3-3 years follow-up showed that the whole PAMHG was cleared in 7 cases,a majority of PAMHG was cleared in 8 patients,and partially PAMHG was remained in ectopectoralis of 8 patients. All the breasts of the patients were good at exterior. No obvious nodules,infection,ulcer or gel migration occurred. All patients were satisfied with the surgical results.

CONCLUSION:

It is feasible and safe to implant prosthesis simultaneously with minimal residue of PAMHG if there is no inflammatory reaction.