@article{GS9281,
author = {Luca Andrea Dessy and Nefer Fallico and Francesco Serratore and Diego Ribuffo and Marco Mazzocchi},
title = {The use of the Alexis® device in breast augmentation to improve outcomes: a comparative randomized case-control survey},
journal = {Gland Surgery},
volume = {5},
number = {3},
year = {2016},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: We present our experience in using a disposable wound retractor commonly used in abdominal surgery named Alexis® (Applied Medical Resources Corporation, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA), during breast augmentation in order to improve outcomes, particularly final scar length.
Methods: Between January 2010 and November 2012, 40 patients undergoing breast augmentation with an inframammary approach were enrolled in the present study. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: group 1 underwent breast augmentation with the standard technique; group 2 underwent breast augmentation by using the Alexis® (Applied Medical Resources Corporation) device. Patients were followed-up for a 12-month period. The time of surgery, the days of drain duration and the length of the incisions were recorded for both groups and statistical significance was evaluated with the Wilcoxon rank sum test. Also, final scar appearance was evaluated using a visual analogue scale (VAS).
Results: Patients in group 2 reported a lower incidence of hematomas and had shorter drain duration. The difference in scar length between the two groups was statistically significant (P},
issn = {2227-8575}, url = {https://gs.amegroups.org/article/view/9281}
}