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11568831

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-9-24
pubmed:abstractText
A prospective study of a new mammary prosthesis with PVP-based gel as filling material was carried out. Scheduled follow-ups were planned at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months post-implantation to assess all complications, Baker scores, and the patient's, and the physician's global assessment of each implant. PVP-filled implants were used in 95 breasts for augmentation (60%) or reconstruction (40%). Sixty-nine percent of all patients underwent a primary procedure, 19% had a history of severe capsular fibrosis. During follow-up, a hematoma was observed in 2% and a seroma in 5%. Leakage occurred in 3% (one iatrogenic and two cases of unknown reason), a Baker 3 in 6% (12 months). No volume increase of the implants occurred. The probability that a patient would be complication-free at 24 months was 0.86. Physician's and patient's satisfaction rating after 12 months remained high without any time effect (physician very good/good 63%, patient 75%). According to our current experiences, the PVP-filled implants are a remarkable alternative with an improved viscosity and enhanced x-ray transmission, compared to saline filled implants.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0364-216X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
278-82
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
PVP breast implants after two years: initial results of a prospective study.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Plastic and Handsurgery, Burn Center, University of Heidelburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany. Henrik.Menke@urz.uni-heidelburg.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article