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CLOSED CAPSULOTOMY [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

An attempt to break the scar tissue capsule around the implant by pressing or pushing on the outside of the breast.

OBS

This method does not require surgery but is a known risk for rupture of the implant and is contraindicated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Manœuvre consistant à comprimer le sein ou à le pousser vers l'extérieur pour provoquer la rupture de la capsule.

OBS

Cette manœuvre est déconseillée car elle risque de causer la rupture de l'implant mammaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía
DEF

Rotura de la cápsula mediante compresión de la mama con ambas manos.

CONT

La capsulotomía cerrada es una técnica utilizada para aliviar la contractura capsular. Consiste en apretar la mama para romper la cápsula dura.

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