Electrochemical Corrosion of Metal Implants

The objective of our study was to show the radiographic changes that result from electrochemical corrosion of implanted metal in the body. Corrosion of metal implants is not rare. Radiologists should become familiar with the changes this process produces.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of roentgenology (1976) 2005-04, Vol.184 (4), p.1219-1222
Hauptverfasser:	Patterson, Scott P, Daffner, Richard H, Gallo, Robert A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Corrosion Female Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Metals Middle Aged Prostheses and Implants Radiography
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Zusammenfassung:	The objective of our study was to show the radiographic changes that result from electrochemical corrosion of implanted metal in the body. Corrosion of metal implants is not rare. Radiologists should become familiar with the changes this process produces.
ISSN:	0361-803X 1546-3141
DOI:	10.2214/ajr.184.4.01841219