title: Physical examination of the augmented breast: description of a displacement technique.
abstract: Physical examination of the augmented breast should include an evaluation of both the natural breast tissue and the implant. By displacing the implant with one hand, the other hand can palpate breast tissue separately. This technique facilitates breast cancer screening and can also be used to evaluate the symptomatic patient. The patient with breast implants presents certain unique physical findings.
authors: Metrolina Women's Breast Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.
authors: L C
authors: LC
authors: Mann
mesh_terms: D018427:Breast Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010173:Palpation / Q000379:methods*