Breast implant rupture: removal and re-implantation: a dual case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20250150Keywords:
Breast implant, Case report, UltrasonographyAbstract
Breast implant surgery is now among the top five plastic surgeries done for cosmetic purpose globally. Silicone implants are the most common type of implants used whereas saline implants are used by very few. In the long run, rupture of the breast implant is a complication of these kind of surgeries. As per one study, over a period of 3-20 years, the silicone implants are likely to rupture. After three years of the breast implant surgery, it has been estimated that the survival rate for the silicone breast implants is around 83-85%. Some implant ruptures are silent or asymptomatic. Early diagnosis by routine ultrasonography is essential to manage the ruptures early. There is very less amount of information available related to breast implant rupture. Here, we present a dual case report related to breast implant rupture one saline and one silicone.
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