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Management of a late breast implant rupture in the setting of previous radiation

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Management of ruptured breast implants is scarcely discussed in the literature, especially in the setting of previous breast cancer and radiation. The authors present an uncommon presentation of late breast… Click to show full abstract

Management of ruptured breast implants is scarcely discussed in the literature, especially in the setting of previous breast cancer and radiation. The authors present an uncommon presentation of late breast implant rupture with seroma and history of prior radiation. It is important to acknowledge the increased risk of wound healing complications in patients who are several years’ postradiation therapy for breast cancer and should be an important factor when discussing treatment options with the patient.

Keywords: breast implant; breast; late breast; setting previous; implant rupture; radiation

Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018

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