Tamponade Following Breast Augmentation

Nagrani, Tarun; Neuman, Tzvi; Baldari, Duccio; Zaher, Medhat; Lafferty, James; Baglini, Roberto; Kasabian, Armen K.

doi:10.1097/sap.0b013e3181b0bb1f

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“…Rarer types of complications following cosmetic breast augmentation were not taken into account such as brachial plexus impingement, 67 silicone lymphadenopathy, 68 chronic/late onset haematoma, 69 pneumothorax and cardiac tamponade 70 and recently an increased rate of ALCL detection. 71,72 Many of these rare events have significant negative health effects for the patients involved and treatment commonly requires considerable time and resources.…”

Section: Social and Psychological Burdenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cosmetic breast augmentation in Australia: a cost of complication study

Miller¹,

Robinson²,

Reid³

et al. 2018

Australas J Plast Surg

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Background: Treatment of complications from cosmetic breast augmentation is subsidised by government funding in Australia. Aim: We aimed to estimate the total cost to the Australian public health system of the treatment of complications following cosmetic breast augmentation. Method: Using the PRISMA 2009 statement, a systematic review was conducted to find articles reporting on complications following cosmetic breast augmentation. A quantitative analysis was performed to calculate overall complication rates. An economic cost analysis was performed on data from procedures performed in Australia between 2000-01 and 2014-15. We modelled costs to the public health system for this period and projected costs to the year 2030. Results: Thirty-nine articles were identified for inclusion in the quantitative analysis of complication rates following cosmetic breast augmentation. Economic modelling showed an estimated cost of over A$10 million just for surgeons’ and surgical assistants’ fees to treat complications between 2000 and 2015. We forecast over A$50 million for this cost over the subsequent fifteen years. Total health spending on complications is estimated to have been almost A$200 million between 2000 and 2015. Conclusion: This study illustrates the significant economic cost to the Australian health system created by complications following cosmetic breast augmentation. We believe this study reinforces the importance of the Australian breast device registry (ABDR) to further guide regulation, economic policy and health policy.

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Section: Social and Psychological Burdenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cosmetic breast augmentation in Australia: a cost of complication study

Miller¹,

Robinson²,

Reid³

et al. 2018

Australas J Plast Surg

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“…However, according to Osborn and Stevenson [1], one-third of the members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery who performed breast augmentation had experienced these complications at least once, and one-tenth had experienced them twice or more, which shows that they are more common than generally considered. Pneumothorax and hemothorax should be appropriately managed because they can cause life-threatening consequences, such as tamponade [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

Massive Hemopneumothorax during Breast Augmentation

Kim¹,

Lee²,

Suh³

et al. 2018

Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg

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Although it is very rare, hemopneumothorax can occur during breast augmentation. This potentially fatal surgical complication can be experienced by any plastic surgeon who performs breast augmentation surgery. In this article, we present a case from our institution and review the related literature in order to explore the etiological mechanism of hemopneumothorax, as well as preventive measures and treatments. In addition, we have tried to emphasize the importance of a thorough knowledge of anatomical variations and proper surgical techniques as ways to minimize the likelihood of this complication.

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