Non-linear optical microscopy and histological analysis of collagen, elastin and lysyl oxidase expression in breast capsular contracture

Non-linear optical microscopy and histological analysis of collagen, elastin and lysyl oxidase expression in breast capsular contracture

Abstract Background Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications in surgical interventions for aesthetic breast augmentation or post-mastectomy breast reconstruction involving the use of silicone prostheses. Although the precise cause of capsular contracture is yet unknown, the leadi...

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Main Authors: Patrina S. P. Poh, Verena Schmauss, Jacqui A. McGovern, Daniel Schmauss, Mohit P. Chhaya, Peter Foehr, Markus Seeger, Vasilis Ntziachristos, Dietmar W. Hutmacher, Martijn van Griensven, Jan-Thorsten Schantz, Elizabeth R. Balmayor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Silicone breast implant
Collagen
Alpha-smooth muscle actin
Fibrous capsule
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0322-0

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