What is “”en bloc”” implant resection and why is it important?
In order to remove the silicone implants without spilling silicone gel into the chest cavity, we try to remove the scar capsule around the implant without disrupting the capsule. It is not always possible to remove the scar capsule intact, especially if the capsule is thin and the Silastic shell is disrupted. Detoxification methods are very important before and after surgery as even with “en bloc” techniques silicone is released into the system and can cause a “flu-like” illness if not properly managed.
