Histologische Befunde an Silikonimplantat-Kapseln der Brust in Abhängigkeit von der Liegezeit
W. Siggelkow, U. Heindrichs, D. Piroth, B. Klosterhalfen, W. Rath, A. Faridi · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2004 · Heft 06 · S. 612-617
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Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this histological investigation of capsular tissue adjacent to silicone breast implants is to describe the time-dependent nature of changes in the fibrous implant capsule. METHODS: Forty-one silicone breast implants were removed from 31 patients. The patients had a median age of 53.6 years. Twenty-three implants had smooth surfaces and 18 implants had textured surfaces. Implants and capsules were removed completely in every case. After analysis of the implant capsule, capsular thickness, signs of cellular inflammation, calcifications in the implant capsule, the presence of silicone…