The imaging features of MACROLANE™ in breast augmentation.
Clin Radiol 2011;
66:977-83. [PMID:
21546011 DOI:
10.1016/j.crad.2011.03.020]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2010] [Revised: 03/09/2011] [Accepted: 03/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Macrolane™ is an injectable, biocompatible, soft-tissue filler that has been available in the UK since 2008 and is promoted for use in breast augmentation. There are few data available on the long-term effects of this relatively new product and concerns have been raised about the implications for breast imaging, in particular breast screening. In this context we present a spectrum of imaging appearances and complications encountered to date.
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