Comparison of the postoperative incidence rate of capsular contracture among different breast implants: a cumulative meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A large number of clinical studies have reported that the different materials used in breast implants were a possible cause of the different incidence rates of capsular contracture observed in patients after implantation. However, this theory lacks comprehensive support from evidence-based medicine, and considerable controversy remains.

Objectives

In this study, a cumulative systematic review examined breast augmentation that used implants with textured or smooth surfaces to analyze the effects of these two types of implants on the occurrence of postoperative capsular contracture.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of literature databases, including PubMed and EMBASE, for clinical reports on the incidence of capsular contracture after the implantat

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4332657 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature