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En Bloc Capsulectomy Explained: Drains, Detox & Toxins
Three of the most common — and most misunderstood — questions I get in almost every explant consultation: What does "en bloc" actually mean? Why don't I use surgical drains anymore? And what's really going on with forever chemicals, mold toxins, and heavy metals before surgery?
In this episode, I break down:
EN BLOC CAPSULECTOMY — why my goal is always an intact, sealed removal of the capsule (borrowed straight from cancer surgery margin principles), and why that matters if there's biofilm, rupture, or a degrading implant. I even walk through a real case that turned out to be lymphoma.
WHY I…
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