کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4120808 | 1270378 | 2008 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
SummaryObjectiveTo present a type of silicone implant for the treatment of Poland's syndrome chest wall deformity.MethodsAn axillary surgical approach was used in order to introduce the textured, rectangular-shaped silicone implant that was fabricated in three different sizes.ResultsSince 2001, eight male patients have received silicone implants. Implant displacement occurred in only one patient, who later underwent a second operation. The remaining seven patients did not have any complications.ConclusionThe safety of the technique, the overall satisfaction of the patients with this type of silicone implant and the lack of significant complications make this procedure an interesting option for the correction of chest deformities of Poland's syndrome male patients.
Journal: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Volume 61, Issue 4, April 2008, Pages 393–399