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An Algorithm for Management of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Patients with Textured Implants: An Institutional Experience.

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SUMMARY Textured anatomic silicone gel breast implants have advantages of gel cohesivity and a natural slope between the upper and lower poles of the breast; however, they have fallen out… Click to show full abstract

SUMMARY Textured anatomic silicone gel breast implants have advantages of gel cohesivity and a natural slope between the upper and lower poles of the breast; however, they have fallen out of favor secondary to their risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. For patients who choose to keep their textured devices, there remains controversy over the best long-term follow-up. This article presents an algorithm from plastic surgery, surgical oncology, and radiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital for management of these patients.

Keywords: reconstructive patients; management; patients textured; algorithm management; management cosmetic; cosmetic reconstructive

Journal Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Year Published: 2021

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