Breast implants: A guide for general practice.
Journal
Australian journal of general practice
ISSN: 2208-7958
Titre abrégé: Aust J Gen Pract
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 101718099
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 2021
07 2021
Historique:
entrez:
30
6
2021
pubmed:
1
7
2021
medline:
25
11
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Silicone breast implants have been used for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and cosmetic augmentation since the 1960s. Recent regulatory action has resulted in a few devices being suspended or cancelled from the Australian market. The aim of this article is to summarise important clinical information on how best to assess women with breast implants, and recognise and manage adverse events related to these devices. It is hoped that this article will be a valuable aid to primary care practice in view of the increasing number of patients who will need ongoing surveillance and care.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Silicone breast implants have been used for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and cosmetic augmentation since the 1960s. Recent regulatory action has resulted in a few devices being suspended or cancelled from the Australian market.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this article is to summarise important clinical information on how best to assess women with breast implants, and recognise and manage adverse events related to these devices.
DISCUSSION
It is hoped that this article will be a valuable aid to primary care practice in view of the increasing number of patients who will need ongoing surveillance and care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34189547
doi: 10.31128/AJGP-01-20-5188
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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