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Capsular contracture after augmentation mammaplasty—A retrospective study

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The results of seven years of augmentation mammaplasty are presented. We have tried to evaluate some of the possible contributory factors causing capsular formation. The study comprised 109 female patients.

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Academisch Ziekenhuis Leiden, Gebouw 43, Rijnsburgerweg 10, 2333 AA, Leiden, The Netherlands

    R. A. de Blecourt, M. van Wijk, R. J. Zeeman & A. N. Posma

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de Blecourt, R.A., van Wijk, M., Zeeman, R.J. et al. Capsular contracture after augmentation mammaplasty—A retrospective study. Eur. J. Plast. Surg. 12, 83–86 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02892657

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