ArticleAesthetic surgery journal2015
Histologic, Molecular, and Clinical Evaluation of Explanted Breast Prostheses, Capsules, and Acellular Dermal Matrices for Bacteria.
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- Breast Capsule Thickness and Clinical Capsular Contracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Foreign body reaction: towards a macrophage-centered adverse outcome pathway for fibrotic encapsulation.Frontiers in toxicology · 2026Article
- A Rebuttal of a Meta-analysis Supporting Breast Implant Pocket Antimicrobial Irrigation.Annals of plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Long-term Insights: Histopathological Assessment of Polyurethane Implant Capsules Over 24 Years.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2024Article
- Keller Funnel Efficacy in "No Touch" Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- In Vitro Evaluation of Common Antimicrobial Solutions Used for Breast Implant Soaking and Breast Pocket Irrigation-Part 2: Efficacy Against Biofilm-Associated Bacteria.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2021Article
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- Insights into the Microbiome of Breast Implants and Periprosthetic Tissue in Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.Scientific reports · 2019Article
- The Detection of Bacteria and Matrix Proteins on Clinically Benign and Pathologic Implants.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2019Article
- Open Capsulotomy: An Effective but Overlooked Treatment for Capsular Contracture after Breast Augmentation.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundSubclinical infections, manifest as biofilms, are considered an important cause of capsular contracture. Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are frequently used in revision surgery to prevent recurrent capsular contractures.
objectiveWe sought to identify an association between capsular contracture and biofilm formation on breast prostheses, capsules, and ADMs in a tissue expander/implant (TE/I) exchange clinical paradigm.
methodsBiopsies of the prosthesis, capsule, and ADM from patients (N = 26) undergoing TE/I exchange for permanent breast implant were evaluated for subclinical infection. Capsular contracture was quantified with Baker Grade and intramammary pressure. Biofilm formation was evaluated with specialized cultures, rtPCR, bacterial taxonomy, live:dead staining, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Collagen distribution, capsular histology, and ADM remodeling were quantified following fluorescent and light microscopy.
resultsProsthetic devices were implanted from 91 to 1115 days. Intramammary pressure increased with Baker Grade. Of 26 patients evaluated, one patient had a positive culture and one patient demonstrated convincing evidence of biofilm morphology on SEM. Following PCR amplification 5 samples randomly selected for 16S rRNA gene sequencing demonstrated an abundance of suborder Micrococcineae, consistent with contamination.
conclusionsOur data suggest that bacterial biofilms likely contribute to a proportion, but not all diagnosed capsular contractures. Biofilm formation does not appear to differ significantly between ADMs or capsules. While capsular contracture remains an incompletely understood but common problem in breast implant surgery, advances in imaging, diagnostic, and molecular techniques can now provide more sophisticated insights into the pathophysiology of capsular contracture. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4 Therapeutic.
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