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Salvage of exposed implants.

S Harving1, J Ravnsbaek, L V Johansen

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus Municipal Hospital, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Salvaging exposed tissue expander implants is feasible. Careful surgical repair, managing tension, can preserve implants in most cases, avoiding immediate removal.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Implantology

Background:

  • Increased use of tissue expanders leads to a higher incidence of exposed implants.
  • Exposed implants pose a significant challenge in reconstructive surgery.
  • Prompt and effective management is crucial for successful outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present cases of exposed implant salvage.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical techniques for exposed implant repair.
  • To determine the success rate of preserving tissue expander implants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of eight cases involving exposed tissue expander implants.
  • Surgical repair techniques focused on relieving tension on suture lines.
  • Methods included reducing implant volume or utilizing skin flaps.
  • Post-operative monitoring for healing and complications.

Main Results:

  • Seven out of eight patients experienced successful implant salvage with no further complications.
  • One patient required implant removal due to re-exposure after the initial repair.
  • Surgical techniques effectively managed tension, promoting wound healing.

Conclusions:

  • Salvage of exposed tissue expander implants is a viable option in suitable cases.
  • Careful surgical management can lead to successful implant preservation.
  • Delayed implant removal may be necessary if salvage attempts fail, but initial repair is beneficial.

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