How difficult is it to monitor Benign Microcalcifications in the breast, if the Patient has under the muscle Breast Implants? Would the Implant, although under the muscle, still make it more difficult to take clear images during a Mammogram?
Answer: Breast imaging and implants Implants, regardless of plane, should not necessarily impact the effectiveness of a mammogram. They have become so ubiquitous/common that most breast radiologists have grown increasingly comfortable evaluating films in their presence.That being said, a submuscular implant sits behind the breast mound. Thus, the impact on imaging is even further reduced. It should also be noted that, MRI (the most sensitive and specific breast imaging modality) is unaffected by implants.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Answer: Breast imaging and implants Implants, regardless of plane, should not necessarily impact the effectiveness of a mammogram. They have become so ubiquitous/common that most breast radiologists have grown increasingly comfortable evaluating films in their presence.That being said, a submuscular implant sits behind the breast mound. Thus, the impact on imaging is even further reduced. It should also be noted that, MRI (the most sensitive and specific breast imaging modality) is unaffected by implants.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Answer: Imaging after augmentation Hi Abigrisk, Although a subpectoral implant would not obscure the view of the breast on a mammogram it is often more difficult obtaining good images after breast augmentation given the breasts can not be flatten in mammography. It is often recommended to use Ultrasound and/or MRI for screening if this is the case. You should discuss this with your doctor.
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Answer: Imaging after augmentation Hi Abigrisk, Although a subpectoral implant would not obscure the view of the breast on a mammogram it is often more difficult obtaining good images after breast augmentation given the breasts can not be flatten in mammography. It is often recommended to use Ultrasound and/or MRI for screening if this is the case. You should discuss this with your doctor.
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February 5, 2020
Answer: Mammograms and breast implants When placing breast implants behind the chest muscle, the implant interferes less with your mammogram than in front of the muscle. With over 300,000 women having breast augmentations each year, most radiologists have experience reading these mammograms. Likewise, the placement does not interfere with a manual breast exam by you or your gynecologist.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee
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February 5, 2020
Answer: Mammograms and breast implants When placing breast implants behind the chest muscle, the implant interferes less with your mammogram than in front of the muscle. With over 300,000 women having breast augmentations each year, most radiologists have experience reading these mammograms. Likewise, the placement does not interfere with a manual breast exam by you or your gynecologist.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee
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February 5, 2020
Answer: Is a mammogram less effective after 'under the muscle- breast implants'? Thank you for sharing your question. Additional views may be taken with any implant placement but if performed at a breast cancer speciality hospital, and read by dedicated breast radiologists, any benign micocalcs should be able to be followed. If for some reason they can not, then MRIs would be the next course of action.
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February 5, 2020
Answer: Is a mammogram less effective after 'under the muscle- breast implants'? Thank you for sharing your question. Additional views may be taken with any implant placement but if performed at a breast cancer speciality hospital, and read by dedicated breast radiologists, any benign micocalcs should be able to be followed. If for some reason they can not, then MRIs would be the next course of action.
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February 4, 2020
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Answer: Is a mammogram less effective after 'under the muscle- breast implants'? Hello and thank you for your question. Advantages of
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Answer: Is a mammogram less effective after 'under the muscle- breast implants'? Hello and thank you for your question. Advantages of
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