Mammary deflation: By the way of a case

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https://doi.org/10.24265/horizmed.2015.v15n1.11

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Mammary augmentation, Mammary deflation, Capsule

Abstract

We report an unusual case of deflation of saline-filled implant due to interference by a ring of fibrous tissue from the capsule over the seal valve.

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2015-03-17

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Wiegering Cecchi GM. Mammary deflation: By the way of a case. Horiz Med [Internet]. 2015Mar.17 [cited 2025May2];15(1):71-5. Available from: https://www.horizontemedico.usmp.edu.pe/index.php/horizontemed/article/view/151

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2015): January - March

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Case report

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