Nonadherence of Polyurethane Implants: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

Background Biointegration of polyurethane (PU) implants providing their stable position years after surgery ensures predictable results of breast augmentation and reconstruction almost eliminating implant factor as a cause of complications. However, in rare cases PU implants appear to be not connected to the surrounding tissues. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of PU implant nonadherence after primary breast augmentations and augmentation mastopexies with dual plane implant position, to analyze possible causes, and to propose preventive measures and treatment possibilities of this complication.

Keywords

• polyurethane implants
• malposition
• biointegration
• late seroma
• capsular contracture
• rotation