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Breast implants: A guide for general practice.

Alia Kaderbhai¹, Ashlea Broomfield², Amanda Cuss³

¹MBBS, FRACGP, Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Breast Medicine, Vic@.

Australian Journal of General Practice

|June 30, 2021

Summary

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This article provides essential clinical guidance for assessing women with silicone breast implants and managing adverse events. It supports primary care practitioners in the ongoing surveillance of patients with these devices.

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Area of Science:

Medical Devices
Plastic Surgery
Women's Health

Background:

Silicone breast implants have been utilized for breast reconstruction and augmentation since the 1960s.
Recent regulatory actions have led to the suspension or cancellation of certain devices in the Australian market.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize key clinical information for assessing patients with breast implants.
To guide the recognition and management of adverse events associated with breast implants.

Main Methods:

Literature review on clinical best practices for breast implant assessment.
Synthesis of information on adverse event identification and management.

Main Results:

Provides a framework for clinical assessment of women with breast implants.
Outlines strategies for recognizing and managing potential complications.

Conclusions:

This article serves as a valuable resource for primary care physicians.
It addresses the growing need for ongoing surveillance and care for patients with breast implants.