Lumboabdominal migration of injected polyacrylamide hydrogel following breast augmentation: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injection has been used for breast augmentation, enjoying popularity for nearly 20 years in the late 20^th century. However, numerous complications were gradually observed in the years following the injection, including breast lumps, inflammation, firmness, and migration. Distant migration of breast fillers is relatively rare.

Case description

This case report describes the treatment of a patient who experienced complications due to distant migration of fillers after PAAG injection for breast augmentation. The patient had a right-sided lumboabdominal mass measured approximately 35 cm × 20 cm, with asymmetrical breasts and a significantly smaller right-side breast compared to the left-side. The patient underwent surgery to e

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558304 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature