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Using a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP® Bra) for implant-based breast reconstruction: case report and histological analysis

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  1. Breast Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rostock, Suedring 81, 18059, Rostock, Germany

    M. Dieterich, T. Reimer, B. Gerber & J. Stubert

  2. Women Hospital and Breast Centre Rheinfelden, Therese-Herzog-Weg 2, 79618, Rheinfelden, Germany

    H. Dieterich

  3. Department of Pathology, University of Freiburg, Breisacher str. 115a, 79106, Freiburg, Germany

    S. Timme

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Dieterich, M., Dieterich, H., Timme, S. et al. Using a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP® Bra) for implant-based breast reconstruction: case report and histological analysis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 286, 273–276 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2253-2

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