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Breast Reconstruction Using Polyurethane-Coated Implants May Reduce the Risk of Capsular Contracture, Additional Surgery

Women who are treated with mastectomy for breast cancer often choose to have surgery to reconstruct the breast using an implant. But hard, painful scar tissue can form around the implant, especially w...

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    Polyurethane-coated implants show lower capsular contracture rates.

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    Study involved 1,455 women treated post-mastectomy.

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    Lower need for corrective surgeries in polyurethane group (9.3% vs. 25.7%).

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    Conducted across 26 sites in 15 countries.

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    Research underscores the importance of implant type in postoperative recovery.

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    Results could lead to improved patient outcomes after breast cancer treatment.

Original Source(s)

Breast Reconstruction Using Polyurethane-Coated Implants May Reduce the Risk of Capsular Contracture, Additional Surgery

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • March 30, 2026

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