title: The silicone breast implant controversy.
abstract: Feminists call it objectification. Consumer advocates call it victimization. Medical personnel call it augmentation. Women, implantation. Whatever the term, media hype and the increasing number of lawsuits against U.S. manufacturers of silicone breast implants has caused widespread concern among women and raised serious questions about the long term health risks and safety of breast implant devices.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Guerette
mesh_terms: D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones