Evaluating Breast Implant Screening Guidelines in Breast Cancer Reconstruction
MRI screening for silicone implant rupture in implant-based breast reconstruction had a 59% detection rate, with relatively low patient adherence (20% within 5-6 years after surgery), highlighting the challenges of screening. Patients should be counseled on the risk of implant rupture and the likelihood of needing replacement during their lifetime.
Authors
- Vanessa Mroueh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3358-7738)
- Casey Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6658-2277)
- Meeti Mehta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4138-9062)
- Carolyn De La Cruz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3424-9747)
- Shayan M. Sarrami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4644-8672)
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004329
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00