Back to Search
Start Over
[Clinical results of breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection].
- Source :
-
Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery [Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi] 2002 Mar; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 81-2. - Publication Year :
- 2002
-
Abstract
- Objective: To investigate the complications in 16 patients who had breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection. The distribution and late changes of the injected material was observed.<br />Methods: The physical signs and symptoms of the 16 patients were classified. Ultrasound and infrared examinations or MRI were used in some cases.<br />Results: Two patients had operations for extraction. The injection material was distributed in the muscles diffusely, or existed in the breast and subcutaneous tissue as many masses.<br />Conclusion: The reliability of this injection method for breast augmentation is in doubt.
Details
- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 1009-4598
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12192766