Hepatobiliary complications from ruptured silicone breast implants – a comprehensive literature review

Cronin and Gerow first introduced silicone breast implants in 1962; they now serve as first-line for breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is effective in restoring both physical and psychological well-being in women post-mastectomy.Many studies in the literature on complications of silicone brea...

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Main Authors: Agilinko, Joshua, Raj, Dharshanan, Wong, Ken Vin, Fanelli, Daniele, Ng, Nicklaus, Agilinko, Bertrand, Hasan, Mohammad
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2021-05-01
Series:GMS German Medical Science
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Online Access:http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/gms/2021-19/000292.shtml
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Summary:Cronin and Gerow first introduced silicone breast implants in 1962; they now serve as first-line for breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is effective in restoring both physical and psychological well-being in women post-mastectomy.Many studies in the literature on complications of silicone breast implant rupture focus on lymphomas and capsular contractures. Only a few studies discuss the hepatobiliary complications.By reviewing the literature over the past 30 years, the authors aim to analyse the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, as well as management outcomes amongst women with ruptured silicone implant-rd hepatobiliary complications. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review on this topic.
ISSN:1612-3174