The Augmented Breast

Timely and comprehensive, this book clarifies what is known - and not known - about breast implants in ways that will be valuable to all clinicians. Contributions from experts in radiology, reconstructive and general surgery, pathology, immunology, and psychiatry provide important clinical insights; the final two chapters place the subject of the augmented breast in a larger social and legal context. Includes:
- Complete information on the use of each imaging technique in the detection of implants failure
- Evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging technique
- Full coverage of mammography and special screening procedures for women with implants