피막구축 Capsular Contracture

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is the most common complication following breast implant surgery. Its incidence has been associated with implant- and surgery-related factors. We observed significant regional differences in capsular thickn…

Advances in breast reconstruction have transformed the recovery pathway for women undergoing mastectomy. What was once viewed mainly as a cosmetic option is now recognized as part of modern oncologic care, restoring not only body image but …

[BACKGROUND] Immediate prepectoral breast reconstruction has emerged as a prominent alternative to subpectoral techniques, offering favorable outcomes in selected patients. Among available options, implant coverage with acellular dermal mat…

[BACKGROUND] There is obvious requirement for the improvement of expander-to-implant breast reconstruction due to the high rate of complications caused by radiotherapy. [OBJECTIVES] We aimed to decrease the complications by applying fat gr…

Breast reconstruction following oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) presents significant challenges, particularly in cases where conventional volume displacement techniques are insufficient. While autologous flaps offer an alternat…

[BACKGROUND] Advancements in surgical techniques and materials have increased the use of direct-to-implant breast reconstruction after mastectomy. However, the optimal implant placement remains debated, with limited prospective studies comp…

[BACKGROUND] Gluteal augmentation is a widely performed aesthetic procedure, with implants providing a reliable alternative for patients with insufficient donor fat or those seeking a more pronounced and predictable volume enhancement. Howe…

[BACKGROUND] The increasing popularity of prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction (PP-IBBR) and proton-based radiation (PRT) lacks outcomes data. The authors compared complications in PP-IBBR with photon-based radiation (XRT) versus…

[INTRODUCTION] Immediate breast reconstruction in patients with large and ptotic breasts represents a significant challenge due to the presence of skin redundancy and potential uncertain vascularization. This study investigates an innovativ…

[BACKGROUND] Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a controversial condition characterized by a broad spectrum of systemic symptoms reported by patients with breast implants, leading to an increase in explantation procedures. Its mechanisms remai…

Stiffness of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint remains one of the most challenging conditions encountered in hand rehabilitation. When untreated or treated with delay, trauma to the PIP joint often results in progressive capsular con…

[PURPOSE] Capsular contracture is a common major complication of implant-based breast surgery. Although its etiology is incompletely understood, biofilm formation on implant surfaces is considered a central factor. Plastic surgeons have ado…

Biomedical implants significantly enhance quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. However, maintaining long-term implant function remains challenging, and it is often due to a severe foreign body response, characterized by fi…

[UNLABELLED] Immediate prepectoral breast reconstruction (IPBR) with biological matrices is a widely adopted technique, traditionally guided by ABS-BAPRAS eligibility criteria. In Europe, their use has declined in recent years, while polyur…

[UNLABELLED] Breast lymphoma associated with implants is an uncommon condition, with B-cell lymphomas representing a small subset. Among these, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), particularly Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-positive, is extrem…

Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with polyurethane (PU)-coated implants has usually been performed to mitigate the capsular contracture (CC) rate, particularly in patients requiring post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). This retrospecti…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture remains a significant complication in implant-based breast reconstruction, particularly in the context of prepectoral direct-to-implant (DTI) techniques. The advent of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) has e…

The use of acellular dermal matrix in implant-based breast reconstruction has been associated with high complication rates. A biosynthetic mesh (GORE BIO-A) may reduce the incidence of complications while maintaining similar functional char…

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is widely used globally and in China, but regional disparities and concerns about complications persist. This nationwide survey evaluates current IBBR practices and trends. [METHODS] …