Diagnosis of silicone gel breast implant rupture by ultrasonography

摘要: To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography in diagnosis ruptured silicone gel breast implants, 98 patients (192 implants) underwent preoperative prior to implant removal. The prevalence rupture confirmed at surgery this group was 62 192 implants (32 percent). Of 60 diagnosed as by ultrasonography, 46 were having visible defects (true positive) for a positive predictive value 77 percent. 132 intact 116 negative) negative 88 Overall, sensitivity 74 percent, and specificity 89 These findings demonstrate that is an effective imaging modality rupture. Compared with mammography, appears offer superior without radiation exposure or discomfort. Although magnetic resonance has shown considerable promise rupture, provides comparable fraction MRI's cost.