Treatment of Symmastia after Breast Reconstruction: Integration of Techniques
Márcia Balbina Lorenzo Hoyos
Abstract:Introduction: Acquired Symmastia (or synmastia) after breast implants is an uncommon complication after breast reconstruction. There are several techniques for correcting this complication, but there is no consensus. Methods: The surgical treatment of three cases of acquired retromuscular symmastia after breast reconstruction are described with the integration of techniques: points of adhesion in the intermammary groove, elevation of the anterior capsule flap with the creation of a neopectoral pocket (precapsu… Show more
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