Nonsurgical treatment of capsular contracture: Review of clinical studies

Capsular contracture is one of the most distressing complications of breast implant use in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. This systematic review was performed to assess the effectiveness of all nonsurgical treatments for established capsular contracture.

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Published in:Journal of international medical research 2020-06, Vol.48 (6), p.300060520927873-300060520927873
Main Authors: Papaconstantinou, Anthony, Koletsa, Triantafyllia, Demiri, Efterpi, Gasteratos, Kostantinos, Tzorakoleftheraki, Sofia-Eleni, Pavlidis, Leonidas, Spyropoulou, Georgia-Alexandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast - surgery
Breast Implantation - adverse effects
Breast Implantation - methods
Breast Implants - adverse effects
Contracture - etiology
Contracture - therapy
Female
Humans
Systematic Review
Tissue Adhesions - etiology
Tissue Adhesions - therapy
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Summary:Capsular contracture is one of the most distressing complications of breast implant use in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. This systematic review was performed to assess the effectiveness of all nonsurgical treatments for established capsular contracture.
ISSN:0300-0605
1473-2300
DOI:10.1177/0300060520927873