Have had multiple MRIs done (high risk annual cancer screening). MRI notes potential inter capsule rupture on all MRIs since implants placed. Surgeon recommended an ultrasound to confirm rupture but I was denied the ultrasound because the radiologist said that not how ruptures are detected. Any suggestions?
Answer: Ruptures MRI's are the most common tool used to detect rupture of implants. If a rupture is present it is recommended that the implants, and often the capsules as well, be removed.
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Answer: Ruptures MRI's are the most common tool used to detect rupture of implants. If a rupture is present it is recommended that the implants, and often the capsules as well, be removed.
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Answer: Ruptures Actually, the ultrasound is a good, safe, and fairly inexpensive way to detect a rupture. The MRI is only 95% accurate. Only God is 100% accurate. You might just pay for the ultrasound. Insurance usually wants the mammogram first, then ultrasound, and then MRI done in that order.
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Answer: Ruptures Actually, the ultrasound is a good, safe, and fairly inexpensive way to detect a rupture. The MRI is only 95% accurate. Only God is 100% accurate. You might just pay for the ultrasound. Insurance usually wants the mammogram first, then ultrasound, and then MRI done in that order.
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October 8, 2023
Answer: MRI is the gold standard for detecting implant rupture. An MRI is the gold standard for detecting breast implant rupture. I do not believe that an ultrasound would add any information. It must be noted that the MRI is not 100% accurate and it can have false positives, saying your implant is ruptured when it is not, or, false negatives, saying your implant is not ruptured when it is. Taking into account that implant rupture gradually increases over time, you may decide, as long as there are no other issues, to have an implant exchange. This would give you the peace of mind of knowing that you have a brand new set of implants in. Best wishes.
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October 8, 2023
Answer: MRI is the gold standard for detecting implant rupture. An MRI is the gold standard for detecting breast implant rupture. I do not believe that an ultrasound would add any information. It must be noted that the MRI is not 100% accurate and it can have false positives, saying your implant is ruptured when it is not, or, false negatives, saying your implant is not ruptured when it is. Taking into account that implant rupture gradually increases over time, you may decide, as long as there are no other issues, to have an implant exchange. This would give you the peace of mind of knowing that you have a brand new set of implants in. Best wishes.
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October 5, 2023
Answer: Ruptures Detected Hello, thank you for your question! The best imaging study to detect a rupture is MRI without contrast, Although this test is still not perfect, it is the best one out there. Per recommendations of implant manufacturers, an initial MRI at year 3 and every 2 years there onward is recommend to detect silent ruptures.
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October 5, 2023
Answer: Ruptures Detected Hello, thank you for your question! The best imaging study to detect a rupture is MRI without contrast, Although this test is still not perfect, it is the best one out there. Per recommendations of implant manufacturers, an initial MRI at year 3 and every 2 years there onward is recommend to detect silent ruptures.
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September 11, 2023
Answer: An ultrasound can be done to detect ruptures Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.
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September 11, 2023
Answer: An ultrasound can be done to detect ruptures Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.
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