Complications of Capsulectomies: An Analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although plastic surgeons commonly perform capsulectomies for a variety of peri-prosthetic capsular conditions, the safety of capsulectomy remains unknown, and the literature lacks evidence describing its morbidity and complication rates for patients inquiring about its associated risks.

Objectives

The present study aims to identify and define the complication rates associated with capsulectomies.

Methods

An analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database was performed between the years 2015 and 2018. All information pertaining to demographics, patient-related information, surgical indications, procedure-related information, outcomes, and complications were assessed.

Results

The study identi

SUBMITTER: Abi-Rafeh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9212085 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature