TY - JOUR
T1 - Controversy over the silicone gel breast implant
T2 - current status and clinical implications.
AU - Rohrich, R. J.
AU - Clark, C. P.
PY - 1993/9
Y1 - 1993/9
N2 - The silicone gel breast implant controversy has generated much confusion, making informed decision making for physicians and patients increasingly difficult. In order to better understand the controversy, we review the steps taken by the Food and Drug Administration and the resultant status of breast implants. The currently available scientific data are summarized with regard to cancer development and detection, implant rupture and gel migration, and autoimmune disorders. By reviewing the presently available information on silicone gel breast implants, we can better address the concerns of our patients.
AB - The silicone gel breast implant controversy has generated much confusion, making informed decision making for physicians and patients increasingly difficult. In order to better understand the controversy, we review the steps taken by the Food and Drug Administration and the resultant status of breast implants. The currently available scientific data are summarized with regard to cancer development and detection, implant rupture and gel migration, and autoimmune disorders. By reviewing the presently available information on silicone gel breast implants, we can better address the concerns of our patients.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 8236051
AN - SCOPUS:0027670847
VL - 89
SP - 52
EP - 58
JO - Texas state journal of medicine
JF - Texas state journal of medicine
SN - 0040-4470
IS - 9
ER -