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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) augmentation mammoplasty is associated with increasing complications, notably chronic persistent infections.
  • These complications have garnered significant attention from both medical professionals and the public.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the treatment and outcomes of severe chronic infections following PAAG augmentation mammoplasty.
  • To investigate the extent of PAAG material dispersion and associated inflammatory responses in infected tissues.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical intervention involving complete material removal and infected tissue debridement was performed on 96 patients.
  • Post-operative management included drug-irrigation and vacuum-assisted closure.
  • Histopathological analysis revealed extensive PAAG material dispersion and inflammatory cell infiltration.

Main Results:

  • Surgical intervention successfully controlled infection in all patients, with no residual foci or recurrence.
  • PAAG materials were found dispersed in breast, subcutaneous, pectoral, and even distant tissues (armpit, chest, abdomen).
  • Histology showed granulomatous and fibrous lesions with neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes, giant cells, and necrotic tissues.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic infection post-PAAG augmentation mammoplasty can lead to systemic issues and severe adverse reactions.
  • PAAG augmentation mammoplasty is deemed a failed procedure due to these complications.
  • Increased attention is required regarding the risks associated with injecting large volumes of liquid fillers.