title: Mammary implant shell failure.
abstract: The author critically examined removed implants, and found that the sac of both inflatable and gel mammary implants may perforate due to wear or erosion.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D005348:Fibrocystic Breast Disease / Q000601:surgery; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000473:pathology; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D012826:Silicone Elastomers