Surgery
Kirigami technique hints at promising outcomes for breast reconstruction
For many breast cancer patients, the road to recovery may present hidden complications related to breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.
Dec 23, 2022
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News tagged with breast implants
Oncology & Cancer
Breast implants after mastectomy associated with very low risk of lymphoma
The incidence of a rare cancer, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL), has surged in recent years, possibly because of the growing use of textured breast implants. Considering this trend, some breast cancer patients who undergo ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast implant illness uncommon cause of revision surgery
Among women with silicone breast implants, breast implant illness (BII) is an uncommon indication for revision, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 14, 2022
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Medications
Multidose antibiotic prophylaxis no better for breast implant surgery
Multiple-dose antibiotic prophylaxis is not superior to a single-dose regimen in preventing surgical site infection (SSI) after implant-based breast reconstruction, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Network ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA warns of rare cases of certain cancers linked to breast implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned doctors and their patients about rare cases of squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas developing in the scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Sep 9, 2022
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Surgery
Few patients undergo recommended MRI screening after silicone implant breast surgery
Only six percent of women with silicone breast implants followed the previous US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation for regular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening, suggests a study in the August issue ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Cases of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma of breast up in U.S. women
The age-adjusted incidence rate of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) of the breast is increasing rapidly in the United States, according to a research letter published online July 21 in JAMA Oncology.
Jul 26, 2022
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Health
Explaining the 'black box' warning on breast implants
Breast implants now come with a "black box" warning. What does that mean for the 300,000 patients who choose to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy or breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons each year?
Nov 29, 2021
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Surgery
FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday finalized stronger warnings for breast implants, including a new requirement that people receive detailed information about their potential risks and complications before getting them.
Oct 27, 2021
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Immunology
How the surfaces of silicone breast implants affect the immune system
Every year, about 400,000 people receive silicone breast implants in the United States. According to data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a majority of those implants needs to be replaced within 10 years due to ...
Jun 21, 2021
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