The implant has been leaking for 10 yrs now, but because of the scare tissue it has stayed contained in the breast. There has been no medical problems from it. She does have RA and osteoperosis so she has some kind of pain daily. The reason they want to remove them is because the breast with the leak has mishaped due to the leakage.
January 29, 2015
Answer: Medical illness and surgery A serious discussion with the health care team for a patient with multiple problems has to be carried out before surgery. The risks and benefits have to be carefully considered. Also, the issue of informed consent has to be dealt with by the health care power of attorney. Specifically, implants can be removed with local anesthesia. However, can the patient be cooperative without sedation or more advanced anesthesia. If the only issue with the implants is a misshapen breast, how important is the result of an explanted breast vs. what she looks like now? Remember while a broken silicone implant presents no health problem, surgery may create additional problems or complications.
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January 29, 2015
Answer: Medical illness and surgery A serious discussion with the health care team for a patient with multiple problems has to be carried out before surgery. The risks and benefits have to be carefully considered. Also, the issue of informed consent has to be dealt with by the health care power of attorney. Specifically, implants can be removed with local anesthesia. However, can the patient be cooperative without sedation or more advanced anesthesia. If the only issue with the implants is a misshapen breast, how important is the result of an explanted breast vs. what she looks like now? Remember while a broken silicone implant presents no health problem, surgery may create additional problems or complications.
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