Survey of Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)

Abstract

Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) has been used for at least the past 17 years as an alternative to other approaches for augmentation. There are essentially few articles that have included the possible risks and complications and their rate. This study, using a form, was done to collect as many cases as possible to determine the type of TUBA procedure used and the rate of some of the possible complications. A total of 5073 cases were reported and the statistics evaluated.