Explantation of Implants
Breast reconstruction following a mastectomy can be an important step toward normalcy in the life of a breast cancer patient. Fighting and recovering from cancer can take such a physical and emotional toll on a patient that any further complications can be devastating. The explantation, or removal, of a breast implant after a reconstructive surgery can be expensive and draining to a patient who has already gone through so much.
If you believe that the use of AlloDerm contributed to your post-operative complications, you may be able to seek compensation for your negative experience. AlloDerm tissue matrices are often used in breast reconstructions, but they have a history of failure which can lead to infection and explantation of implants. Please contact the AlloDerm failure lawyers at Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 for more information on your legal rights and options.
What Is Explantation?
Explantation involves the removal of a breast implant after a reconstructive surgery. Explantation can be necessary for a variety of reasons, but it is often a result of infection in the surgical site. A study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting in 2009 reported that patients whose reconstructive surgeries involved the use of the product AlloDerm experienced a significantly higher percentage of the gathering of infected fluid and explantation as a result of the infection. Explantation can have the following dangerous risks:
- Harmful reaction to anesthesia
- Further infection from surgery
- Scarring
Any further surgery that is required due to AlloDerm failure can be costly and invasive. Victims of AlloDerm failure may be able to seek compensation to help with recovery.
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If AlloDerm failure resulted in further complications and costs in your breast reconstruction, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Please contact the AlloDerm failure lawyers at Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 for a free consultation.
