Fundamentals of Breast Implant Illness and Device Imaging

The past six decades of silicone breast implant history encompass manufacturing secrecy, regulatory laxity, inadequate informed consent, clever advertising, overly simplistic research methodology, diverse and controversial opinions, changing social patterns, safety issues, information ambiguity, speculation, and deception. This review addresses the verifiable clinical, radiological, and pathological aspects of these devices, particularly with regard to silicone bleeding. This information can favorably assist practitioners and radiologists facing diagnostic challenges encountered in patients with silicone breast implants.

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