Preventing and treating capsular fibrosis after breast augmentation: a case report

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 1984;8(1):51-3. doi: 10.1007/BF01572785.

Abstract

A Radovan injection reservoir connected to a tube that reached behind a gel-filled implant has successfully been used to treat capsular fibrosis after mammary augmentation. The routine use of this device as a prophylactic measure is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Breast / surgery*
  • Contracture / etiology
  • Contracture / prevention & control*
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control
  • Surgery, Plastic

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents