Chemically Assisted Capsulectomy in the Rabbit Model: A New Approach; Nadeem Ajmal, M.D., Colin L. Riordan, M.D., Nancy Cardwell, B.S., Lillian B. Nanney, Ph.D., and R. Bruce Shack, M.D.

Burkhardt, Boyd R.

doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000081072.82097.6f

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2003

DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000081072.82097.6f

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Chemically Assisted Capsulectomy in the Rabbit Model: A New Approach; Nadeem Ajmal, M.D., Colin L. Riordan, M.D., Nancy Cardwell, B.S., Lillian B. Nanney, Ph.D., and R. Bruce Shack, M.D.

Boyd R. Burkhardt¹

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Evaluating the Necessity of Capsulectomy in Cases of Textured Breast Implant Replacement

Swanson

2020

Ann Plast Surg

105

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Background Capsulectomy has traditionally been recommended as a treatment for capsular contracture after breast augmentation. With the advent of breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), and the Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban Biocell textured devices, this operation has taken on new importance. This review was undertaken to better inform clinical recommendations for women with textured devices. Methods An electronic search was performed using PubMed to identify all the available literature on the subject of capsulectomy and open capsulotomy (the alternative treatment). Results Fifty-seven articles on this topic were identified. Capsulectomy was widely recommended for treatment of capsular contracture, although many authors recommended leaving thin capsular tissue behind in the absence of symptoms. En bloc resection was recommended only for women with a diagnosis of BIA-ALCL. No information supported a prophylactic role for capsulectomy in asymptomatic women with textured breast implants who are concerned regarding their future risk of BIA-ALCL. Routine pathologic examination in asymptomatic patients was not supported. Discussion Capsulectomy adds substantially to the surgical risk, discomfort, recovery time, and expense. Implant removal or replacement without a simultaneous capsulectomy is atraumatic and poses negligible risk. Conclusions Capsulectomy introduces additional morbidity and is not mandatory for asymptomatic patients. Implant removal or exchange for smooth implants without a capsulectomy may be an acceptable choice for many women who do not demonstrate capsular pathology. However, any symptoms or surgical findings suggesting pathology warrant a capsulectomy. En bloc resections are reserved for patients diagnosed with BIA-ALCL.

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Evaluating the Necessity of Capsulectomy in Cases of Textured Breast Implant Replacement

Swanson

2020

Ann Plast Surg

105

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Chemically Assisted Capsulectomy in the Rabbit Model: A New Approach; Nadeem Ajmal, M.D., Colin L. Riordan, M.D., Nancy Cardwell, B.S., Lillian B. Nanney, Ph.D., and R. Bruce Shack, M.D.

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Evaluating the Necessity of Capsulectomy in Cases of Textured Breast Implant Replacement

Evaluating the Necessity of Capsulectomy in Cases of Textured Breast Implant Replacement

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