I had a bilateral mastectomy with direct to implant reconstruction. Unfortunately, radiation is being recommended because lymph node involvement was discovered. Has anyone seen success with pentoxifylline(Trental) preventing radiation induced capsular contracture?
Answer: Trental to prevent radiation fibrosis I do use Trental in my patients that have TE in and are going through radiation. I also use Singulair as well as Vit E. This cocktail in some literature has been shown to help and anecdotally in my practice I have seen it first hand. Make sure your radiation oncologist is aware of what you are taking because some may want to hole off until after radiation is done. I hope this helps!!
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Answer: Trental to prevent radiation fibrosis I do use Trental in my patients that have TE in and are going through radiation. I also use Singulair as well as Vit E. This cocktail in some literature has been shown to help and anecdotally in my practice I have seen it first hand. Make sure your radiation oncologist is aware of what you are taking because some may want to hole off until after radiation is done. I hope this helps!!
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Answer: Capsular Contracture Treatment Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) I am not familiar with the use of that medication for the prevention of capsular contracture. Best of luck!
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Answer: Capsular Contracture Treatment Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) I am not familiar with the use of that medication for the prevention of capsular contracture. Best of luck!
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Radiation and capsular contracture There is very little evidence to support a protective effect of pentoxifylline in the face of radiation. The type of implant is often important. If you have a textured highly cohesive gel implant, then these tend to be more resistant to the effects of radiation due to their form stable nature. Smooth round gel implants (which are also excellent devices) can be dealt with by aggressively massaging the implant within the implant pocket. This tries to maintain space for the implant and makes contracture less likely. I recommend to my patients to try to aggressively massage each implant for one minute per breast, three times a day
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Radiation and capsular contracture There is very little evidence to support a protective effect of pentoxifylline in the face of radiation. The type of implant is often important. If you have a textured highly cohesive gel implant, then these tend to be more resistant to the effects of radiation due to their form stable nature. Smooth round gel implants (which are also excellent devices) can be dealt with by aggressively massaging the implant within the implant pocket. This tries to maintain space for the implant and makes contracture less likely. I recommend to my patients to try to aggressively massage each implant for one minute per breast, three times a day
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January 16, 2018
Answer: Medication to reduce capsular contraction Hi there,
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January 16, 2018
Answer: Medication to reduce capsular contraction Hi there,
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Trental and capsular contracture The use of Trental to prevent capsular contractures has been shown to be successful in some cases. Would let your radiation oncologist know that you are interested in any attempts to prevent contractures. The use of trental is certainly not going to hurt. Best of luck during your upcoming radiation treatments.
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Trental and capsular contracture The use of Trental to prevent capsular contractures has been shown to be successful in some cases. Would let your radiation oncologist know that you are interested in any attempts to prevent contractures. The use of trental is certainly not going to hurt. Best of luck during your upcoming radiation treatments.
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