Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Endoscopic implant evaluation and capsulotomy

R V Dowden¹, S Anain

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|February 1, 1993

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Breast reconstruction with implants and expanders.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001

Same author

Saline breast implant fill issues.

Clinics in plastic surgery·2001

Same author

Microstructural and mechanical characterization of human tissue at and adjacent to pressure ulcers.

Journal of rehabilitation research and development·2000

Same author

Dispelling the myths and misconceptions about transumbilical breast augmentation.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2000

Same author

Breast implant overfill, optimal fill, and the standard of care.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2000

Same author

Subcutaneous fibrous banding after transaxillary subpectoral endoscopic breast augmentation.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·1997

Same journal

Building Practical Artificial Intelligence Tools For The Plastic Surgeon: A Step-By-Step Guide To Cowork.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

Interpretation Matters: Common Statistical Pitfalls in Retrospective Surgical Research.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

"Inferior Repositioning of the High-Riding Nipple Using a Parenchymal-Based Flap".

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

A Four-Step Strategy for the Treatment of Facial Rhytids: A Focus on Upper Facial Wrinkles.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

Evaluating Long-Term Retention of Fresh-Frozen Costal Cartilage Allograft in An Animal Model.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

Manual extrusion of fat granules for primary thinning of a bulky flap.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

See all related articles

Breast endoscopy is a safe and reliable method for inspecting breast implants for rupture or leaks. This technique offers superior accuracy compared to mammography or ultrasound, with no reported complications in 50 procedures.

Area of Science:

Medical procedures
Surgical innovation
Diagnostic imaging

Background:

Breast endoscopy was initially used for capsulotomy.
Its application has shifted to implant inspection.
Current diagnostic methods for implant integrity have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the technique and learning curve for breast endoscopy.
To report the initial outcomes of 50 breast endoscopy procedures.
To evaluate the reliability and safety of breast endoscopy for implant inspection.

Main Methods:

Detailed description of the breast endoscopy technique.
Training methodology for learning the procedure.
Application in the first 50 patient cases.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

Breast endoscopy is safe for patients and implants.
The technique is easily learned and reliable.
Accuracy in detecting implant leaks/ruptures surpasses mammography and ultrasound.
No infections or implant damage reported in 50 cases.

Conclusions:

Breast endoscopy is a highly accurate and safe method for breast implant evaluation.
The technique is readily learnable and utilizes available equipment.
It represents a significant advancement over existing imaging modalities for implant integrity assessment.