Tamez-Pedroza L, González-Vargas I, Palacios-Luna F, García-Pérez MM

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 123-125
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ABSTRACT

Late hematoma is a rare complication in the use of breast implants; there are no data on its incidence. Several authors refer different theories about its etiology, but to this day none has been proven. We report the case of a patient who presented a spontaneous late hematoma. The patient came to the office complaining of gradual enlargement of the left breast in the previous 15 days. We treated the hematoma with ultrasound guided puncture drainage with overall improvement of the symptoms. A week later the patient returned with the same symptoms and again ultrasound guided drainage was performed and it was decided to schedule the surgical date one week later, involving drainage, capsulectomy, and implant replacement, with the patient follow-up provided through outpatient consultation. Seven months have gone by and she has not had a hematoma recurrence.

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