Risk factors resulting from complications in the postoperative period of primary breast augmentation with silicone implants: Retrospective study

Introduction: Breast augmentation is one of the most performed plastic surgeries in the world. Given its high applicability, it is essential to know the risk factors related to the incidence of postoperative complications to reduce them in this type of procedure. Method: This retrospective...

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Main Authors: Oona Tomiê Daronch, Renata Fernanda Ramos Marcante, Aristides Augusto Palhares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2023-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/3362/1983-5175-rbcp-38-04-e0754-en.pdf
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Summary:Introduction: Breast augmentation is one of the most performed plastic surgeries in the world. Given its high applicability, it is essential to know the risk factors related to the incidence of postoperative complications to reduce them in this type of procedure. Method: This retrospective study analyzed the medical records of 76 patients who underwent primary breast augmentation with silicone implants from January 2018 to December 2020. Results: It was observed that the presence of comorbidities increased the incidence of early postoperative complications (p<0.001) but not of late postoperative complications (p=0.8). Longer surgical time also increased the incidence of postoperative complications (p=0.005). Conclusion: The presence of comorbidities directly influences the incidence of postoperative complications after breast augmentation, and for this reason, adequate preoperative compensation must be carried out before submitting patients to this surgical procedure.
ISSN:1983-5175
2177-1235