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CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- capsulotomy
1, record 1, English, capsulotomy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure to release the scar tissue surrounding a breast implant. 2, record 1, English, - capsulotomy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic treatments for capsular contracture once it occurs. They are : 1) Closed capsulotomy : the doctor squeezes the hardened tissue to break it. 2) Open capsulotomy : the doctor surgically breaks up the breast scar tissue. 3) Capsulectomy : the scar tissue is surgically removed. 3, record 1, English, - capsulotomy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie
1, record 1, French, capsulotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capsuloclasie 2, record 1, French, capsuloclasie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relâchement de la capsule de tissu cicatriciel qui se situe autour de l'implant mammaire par des manœuvres externes (capsulotomie fermée) ou par une intervention chirurgicale (capsulotomie ouverte). 3, record 1, French, - capsulotomie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- capsulotomía
1, record 1, Spanish, capsulotom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incisión en la cápsula de tejido fibroso que se forma alrededor de un implante mamario. 2, record 1, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un importante componente de la reacción de cuerpo extraño es la producción de una cápsula cerrada de tejido fibroso cicatricial alrededor del implante. [...] Las complicaciones resultantes pueden ser serias, incluyendo una intervención médica para desestructurar la cápsula, extraerla o incluso reemplazar el propio implante. [...] Algunos de estos procedimientos médicos [incluyen] la capsulotomía cerrada, donde se aplica una fuerte presión al exterior de la mama para ayudar a romper la cápsula fibrosa [...] la capsulotomía abierta, que consiste en la realización de una incisión para descomponer la cápsula [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- subpectoral placement
1, record 2, English, subpectoral%20placement
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subpectoral placement involves lodging the implant under the pectoralis major muscle. 2, record 2, English, - subpectoral%20placement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because of the structure of this muscle, the implant is only partially covered. This alternative reduces the risk of capsular contracture and visible implant rippling, but recovery time from this positioning is typically longer and more painful because the doctor has to manipulate the muscle during surgery. 2, record 2, English, - subpectoral%20placement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- position rétro-pectorale
1, record 2, French, position%20r%C3%A9tro%2Dpectorale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- position rétropectorale 2, record 2, French, position%20r%C3%A9tropectorale
correct, feminine noun
- position sous-pectorale 3, record 2, French, position%20sous%2Dpectorale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En reconstruction, les vagues sont plus fréquentes lorsque l'implant est posé derrière un lambeau musculo-cutané de grand dorsal qu'en position rétro-pectorale. 4, record 2, French, - position%20r%C3%A9tro%2Dpectorale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- colocación subpectoral
1, record 2, Spanish, colocaci%C3%B3n%20subpectoral
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- colocación retropectoral 1, record 2, Spanish, colocaci%C3%B3n%20retropectoral
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Colocación de un implante] sobre la pared torácica por debajo del músculo pectoral mayor, por encima y en el plano subglandular, subcutáneo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - colocaci%C3%B3n%20subpectoral
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Prostheses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- capsular contracture
1, record 3, English, capsular%20contracture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- capsular contraction 2, record 3, English, capsular%20contraction
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tightening of the tissue capsule surrounding an implant, resulting in firmness or hardening of the breast and in squeezing of the implant if severe. 3, record 3, English, - capsular%20contracture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capsular contracture is classified by Baker grades. Grades III and IV are the most severe. 3, record 3, English, - capsular%20contracture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are three basic treatments for capsular contracture once it occurs. They are : 1) Closed capsulotomy-the doctor squeezes the hardened tissue to break it. 2) Open capsulotomy-the doctor surgically breaks up the breast scar tissue. 3) Capsulectomy-the scar tissue is surgically removed. 4, record 3, English, - capsular%20contracture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Prothèses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contracture capsulaire
1, record 3, French, contracture%20capsulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contraction capsulaire 2, record 3, French, contraction%20capsulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rétrécissement de la capsule fibreuse, ou tissu cicatriciel, entourant l'implant. 2, record 3, French, - contracture%20capsulaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les implants mammaires, cet encapsulement suivi par une contracture capsulaire peut aboutir à une fibrose. Selon la classification de Baker, on peut distinguer quatre catégories : Baker I, II, III et IV. Dans le cas des catégories III ou IV, il est indispensable de retirer la capsule contractée et de changer l'implant. 3, record 3, French, - contracture%20capsulaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Prótesis
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura capsular
1, record 3, Spanish, contractura%20capsular
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retracción del tejido fibroso de la cápsula formada alrededor del implante, que se manifiesta por endurecimiento y, en los casos avanzados, por deformidad de la mama. 2, record 3, Spanish, - contractura%20capsular
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contractura capsular: consiste en la formación exagerada de cicatriz interna alrededor de la prótesis, que se contrae y provoca que la mama adquiera un tacto más duro, y ocasionalmente pueda doler. La formación de una cápsula alrededor de una prótesis es un fenómeno normal que se provoca siempre que se introduce un cuerpo extraño. 3, record 3, Spanish, - contractura%20capsular
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- capsule
1, record 4, English, capsule
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scar tissue which forms around the breast implant. 1, record 4, English, - capsule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes this capsule squeezes the implant, resulting in capsular contracture. 1, record 4, English, - capsule
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capsule
1, record 4, French, capsule
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu cicatriciel se formant autour de l'implant mammaire, risquant d'écraser l'implant et de causer la contraction de la capsule. 1, record 4, French, - capsule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cápsula
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%A1psula
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tejido cicatricial alrededor del implante. 1, record 4, Spanish, - c%C3%A1psula
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si el implante de gel blando se rompe, la silicona sale de la prótesis hacia el interior de la cápsula [...] que el organismo forma alrededor del implante, y allí se mantiene; en algunos casos el gel se difunde a través de esta estructura hacia el tejido mamario y los ganglios linfáticos de la axila. 1, record 4, Spanish, - c%C3%A1psula
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