Batiukov D, Podgaiski V, Mikulich D, Kalinin S. Multiple polyurethane implant punctures during fat grafting: case report and review of the literature.
BMC Surg 2020;
20:248. [PMID:
33081756 PMCID:
PMC7576805 DOI:
10.1186/s12893-020-00915-4]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Breast augmentation with implants continues to be the most popular aesthetic surgical procedure performed worldwide. Fat grafting may improve the results of breast augmentation and breast reconstruction with implants. However, fat grafting to the breast with implants carries the risk of implant puncture. To our best knowledge this is the first case in which polyurethane implant puncture during fat grafting is described.
CASE PRESENTATION
We report multiple bilateral implant punctures with the cannula during fat grafting in a patient who previously underwent breast reconstruction with polyurethane implants.
CONCLUSIONS
Implants that promote tissue ingrowth may be more prone to puncture with the cannula during fat grafting. Specific planning and surgical maneuvers decrease the risk of implant puncture.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Level V, case report.
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