Pathological and biophysical findings associated with silicone breast implants: a study of capsular tissues from 86 cases.

Luke, J L

Pathological and biophysical findings associated with silicone breast implants: a study of capsular tissues from 86 cases. [electronic resource] - Plastic and reconstructive surgery Nov 1997 - 1558-65 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0032-1052

10.1097/00006534-199711000-00029 doi


Breast--pathology
Breast Implants
Calcinosis--pathology
Connective Tissue--pathology
Connective Tissue Diseases--pathology
Electron Probe Microanalysis
Epithelium--pathology
Excipients--analysis
Female
Gels
Histiocytes--pathology
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Macrophages--pathology
Metaplasia
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Microspectrophotometry
Polyethylene Terephthalates--analysis
Polyurethanes--analysis
Prosthesis Design
Silicones--analysis
Sodium Chloride--analysis
Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectrum Analysis, Raman
Surface Properties
Talc--analysis