Silicone breast implant modification review: overcoming capsular contracture

Silicone breast implant modification review: overcoming capsular contracture

Abstract Background Silicone implants are biomaterials that are frequently used in the medical industry due to their physiological inertness and low toxicity. However, capsular contracture remains a concern in long-term transplantation. To date, several studies have been conducted to overcome this p...

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Main Authors: Byung Ho Shin, Byung Hwi Kim, Sujin Kim, Kangwon Lee, Young Bin Choy, Chan Yeong Heo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2018-12-01
Series:Biomaterials Research
Subjects:
Fibrosis
Inflammation
Silicone implant
Foreign body reaction
Capsular contracture
Modification
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40824-018-0147-5

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