The relative radiolucencies of breast implant filler materials

Breast implants in current use utilize silicone gel for filler material. One substantial drawback of silicone gel is its radiodensity, resulting in the obscuration of breast tissue on mammography. The relative radiolucencies of silicone gel, saline, breast tissue equivalent, triglycerides (peanut oi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 1993-05, Vol.91 (6), p.1066-1072
Hauptverfasser:	YOUNG, V. L, DIEHL, G. J, EICHLING, J, MONSEES, B. S, DESTOUET, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air Biological and medical sciences Female Genital system. Mammary gland Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Mammaplasty Mammography Medical sciences Models, Structural Peanut Oil Plant Oils Povidone Prostheses and Implants Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry Silicones Triglycerides
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