ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To present a type of silicone implant for the treatment of Poland's syndrome chest wall deformity. METHODS: An axillary surgical approach was used in order to introduce the textured, rectangular-shaped silicone implant that was fabricated in three different sizes. RESULTS: Since 2001, eight male patients have received silicone implants. Implant displacement occurred in only one patient, who later underwent a second operation. The remaining seven patients did not have any complications. CONCLUSION: The safety of the technique, the overall satisfaction of the patients with this type of silicone implant and the lack of significant complications make this procedure an interesting option for the correction of chest deformities of Poland's syndrome male patients.
Subject(s)
Plastic Surgery Procedures/instrumentation , Poland Syndrome/surgery , Prostheses and Implants , Adolescent , Adult , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Patient Satisfaction , Poland Syndrome/pathology , Prosthesis Design , Prosthesis Implantation/methods , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Silicones , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The authors present their 4-year experience with the pectoral muscle implant for aesthetic purposes in 16 male patients. The significant enhancement of the chest contour achieved and the satisfying results obtained with no major complications makes this procedure an interesting advancement in male body contour surgery.
