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Retention of Broken Cannula Tip Following Liposuction-assisted Debulking of Lower Limb Flap: Rare Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Liposuction has become a highly common procedure performed by plastic surgeons since its advent in 1979. However, it is not without risk. The authors report their experience with breakage and retention of the tip of a liposuction infiltration cannula. They also discuss the interventions they implemented to prevent recurrence of such complications.

Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000007471

Authors: Christelle Guillon, O-Wern Low, Vigneswaran Nallathamby

Institution: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Body Contouring and Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,195