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Complications of closed compression after augmentation mammaplasty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 1, 1980
Summary
Closed compression rupture for breast augmentation complications occur in 9.95% of cases. This review analyzes 30,001 procedures performed by 756 surgeons to understand surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
- Medical Device Complications
Background:
- Augmentation mammaplasty is a common cosmetic procedure.
- Fibrous capsule contracture is a known complication.
- Closed compression rupture is a treatment option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the complication rate of closed compression rupture for augmentation mammaplasty fibrous capsules.
- To analyze the experience of surgeons performing this procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 30,001 closed compression ruptures.
- Data collected from 756 surgeons.
Main Results:
- A complication rate of 9.95% was observed.
- The study provides a large-scale analysis of this specific procedure.
Conclusions:
- Closed compression rupture has a notable complication rate.
- Further research may be needed to optimize patient safety and outcomes.