Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 52-58 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Texas Medicine |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| State | Published - Sep 1993 |
Fingerprint
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
Cite this
Controversy over the silicone gel breast implant : current status and clinical implications. / Rohrich, R. J.; Clark, C. P.
In: Texas Medicine, Vol. 89, No. 9, 09.1993, p. 52-58.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
}
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.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0027670847&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=0027670847&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Article
C2 - 8236051
AN - SCOPUS:0027670847
VL - 89
SP - 52
EP - 58
JO - Texas Medicine
JF - Texas Medicine
SN - 0040-4470
IS - 9
ER -