Prophylactic use of pentoxifylline (Trental) and vitamin E to prevent capsular contracture after implant reconstruction in patients requiring adjuvant radiation.

Cook, Madeline

Prophylactic use of pentoxifylline (Trental) and vitamin E to prevent capsular contracture after implant reconstruction in patients requiring adjuvant radiation. [electronic resource] - American journal of surgery May 2016 - 854-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Observational Study

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10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.01.006 doi


Adult
Breast Implantation--adverse effects
Breast Implants--adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms--pathology
Cohort Studies
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Humans
Implant Capsular Contracture--prevention & control
Mastectomy--methods
Middle Aged
Pentoxifylline--administration & dosage
Postoperative Period
Prognosis
Prospective Studies
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Vitamin E--administration & dosage