title: Evaluation of the augmented breast.
abstract: Silicone gel implants and their complications constitute a public health problem. Millions of American women have these implants and many are concerned about their possible health effects. The history of breast augmentation as well as current concepts in imaging augmented patients are discussed in this article. Special attention is paid to the diagnosis of implant rupture by mammography, sonography, and MR imaging.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012828:Silicones; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones