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Histologic Analysis of Zafirlukast’s Effect on Capsule Formation Around Silicone Implants
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 09/20/07

Bastos, E. M., et al. - The most common complication experienced by patients who have undergone mammary implant surgery is capsular contracture. This matter concerns physicians and patients, but to date, there is no effective way to avoid this complication. Surgical intervention usually is required. In 2002, the use of zafirlukast, a leukotriene inhibitor (a drug used for asthma treatment), was reported for the treatment of capsular contracture, with good results

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