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. 2009 Apr;24(2):142-4.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2009.31.

Breast prothesis leakage and malignant changes of the breast

Taha Al-Lawati, Rajyashree Kutty

Breast prothesis leakage and malignant changes of the breast

Taha Al-Lawati et al. Oman Med J. 2009 Apr.

Abstract

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to enhance the size of a woman's breasts. Silicon implants are most commonly used, but as with all surgical implants it has some complications. The question is whether it can induce breast cancer? During the last year, a case of reconstructed breast with prosthesis which leaked was presented. The aim of this report is to review current literature to evaluate whether there are reported correlations between breast cancer and breast implants. The conclusion derived from this report is that there is no available evidence directly correlating breast cancer to breast implants.

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1: Leaking Prosthesis.
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Saline filled prosthesis
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Silicon filled prosthesis
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