Is this a rupture? (photos)

Question

I recently went to the ED for elevated b/p 151/101... Had a chest X-ray PA& Lateral.. On my left breast... Is this a rupture?

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for your question and chest x-ray photograph.  Fortunately, there is no evidence of a
rupture on this chest x-ray.  The
darkness on the left side, which you are looking at, is air in your stomach.  Additionally, chest x-rays are not used to
determine if an implant has ruptured.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question and photo... X-ray is not an study to evaluate the condition of an implant. And what you seen is normal air in the stomach.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Athena,It is impossible to tell from an x-ray if your implant has ruptured.  The two ways to know for sure if you have an implant rupture --1) to perform an MRI 2) to operate and remove the implantShould you wish to seek an opinion on your implant be sure to see a surgeon with at least one if not all of these credentials: *Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery -- The gold star symbol*A member of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) -- The circle symbol*A member of the ASAPS (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) -- the Queen Nefertitti symbol with a TriangleVery best to you. -Brian Coan, MD, FACS

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your chest X ray shows gas in your stomach, which is quite normal. A chest X ray will not show a ruptured gel implant. You do not need an X ray to show a ruptured saline implant--it will just deflate.

Santiago Zuccardi, MD · Answer

Hello. That image is your stomach with normal air. Rmn are the best procediment to view rupture.Good luck.

Jay H. Ross, MD, FACS · Answer

We do not use the chest x-ray as a means to determine if a breast implant is ruptured. The two ways are to take an MRI and to operate and take a look inside. The chest x-ray shows a normal finding of air in your stomach.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

Your x ray shows air in your GI tract.  You can only detect an implant rupture with an MRI and sometimes with ultrasound.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

This Chest  Xray is normal with a gastric (stomach) bubble on the left per routine.  This will not show a ruptured implant. The best study would be an MRI to see if there is leakage of a silicone implant.  If you have a saline implant then the breast  will be flattened on the side of the rupture.

Is this a rupture? (photos)

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