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Breast implants

L E Payne1

  • 1Division of Acute Care, Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center, Texas.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
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Emergency physicians need to understand breast implant function and complications. This knowledge aids in patient care, timely referrals, and managing early issues like hematomas and infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Complications
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Breast implants are frequently used medical devices.
  • Emergency physicians encounter patients with breast implants regularly.
  • A comprehensive understanding of breast implant related issues is essential for emergency care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform emergency physicians about breast implant function.
  • To outline potential early and long-term complications of breast implants.
  • To emphasize the importance of physician-surgeon collaboration and timely referrals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common breast implant types and their associated complications.
  • Discussion of emergency management strategies for implant-related issues.

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  • Emphasis on the role of the emergency physician in patient assessment and referral.

    • Main Results:

    • Early complications include hematomas and infections, requiring prompt surgical consultation.
    • Long-term issues necessitate appropriate and timely referrals to specialists.
    • Understanding implant function is key to effective emergency patient management.

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency physicians require specific knowledge regarding breast implants for optimal patient care.
    • Collaboration with surgeons and timely referrals are critical for managing breast implant complications.
    • Preparedness for both acute and chronic implant-related problems enhances emergency department services.