Re: en bloc procedure

[Guest guest]

That is one way that saline are removed, and it is important that none of

the saline end up in your body. I have heard of several ways they do this,

and this seems to be common. But, silicone implants cannot be removed this

way.

Lynda

At 06:18 PM 8/11/2005, you wrote:

>Hello,

>Could someone please explain exactly to me what the en bloc procedure

>is? I spoke to a surgeon who will first drain the saline through a

>tube and then remove the implant shells. She will next remove the scar

>capsule, if there is one. She said I may not really have one since I

>have only had implants for 3 months.

>Please, does this sound right to everyone?

>thank you sooooooooo much.

>

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[Guest guest]

The en bloc procedure is where the scar tissue is left intact around

the implant, and the implant and scar tissue are removed from your

breast in one unit. They are not separated, nor is the scar tissue

punctured or cut open. It remains an enclosed unit. This is to keep

any of the contaminants from inside the implant and contained within

the scar tissue from spilling out and possibly contaminating your

chest.

The procedure your doctor is talking about sounds appropriate for the

length of time you have had your implants. You may have a tissue

paper thin capsule, but it still would be nice if she could get it

while she is in there. It isn't going to do you any good sitting

around in your body. The question is, will it do any harm? That

remains a debatable question in the minds of some doctors. The most

careful doctors think in terms of " better safe than sorry. " I think

Dr. Feng thinks this way, and her guidelines are the best I've seen.

Patty

--- In , " suemarie6 " <sue.conley@s...>

wrote:

> Hello,

> Could someone please explain exactly to me what the en bloc

procedure

> is? I spoke to a surgeon who will first drain the saline through a

> tube and then remove the implant shells. She will next remove the

scar

> capsule, if there is one. She said I may not really have one since

I

> have only had implants for 3 months.

> Please, does this sound right to everyone?

> thank you sooooooooo much.

[Guest guest]

Sue Marie,

Welcome to our group . . . You've found the right

place to learn about the impact of implants on ones

life. We have a wonderful group of women who want you

to get well and avoid the pitfalls we've experienced.

Apparently most doctors don't take removing implants

en bloc seriously. However, that extra step can save

you considerable stress and possibly another surgery.

Implants saline or gel, new or old, can be

contaminated. Dr. Blais finds an incredible number of

organisms in the implants and the capsules when he

examines them.

It's better to err on the side of safety. This means

removing your implants en bloc - i.e. removing the

capsules with the implants still inside so nothing is

spilled into your chest cavity. It takes considerably

more time and skill on the part of your surgeon.

However, it can be done and with outstanding results!

You needed be disfigured or deformed! Explant surgery

is much easier than implant surgery!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene