Rupture during a mammogram

July 11, 2011
Asked By:MeLaRe in Plano, TX

This may sound silly, but I want to be prepared.  Is a doctor responsible to cover the cost to replace implants if it is ruptured when they perform a regular mammogram?

Answers (10)

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April 26, 2014

Answer: Rupture durin a mammogram.

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Answer: Rupture durin a mammogram.

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December 27, 2011

Answer: Breast Implant Rupture During Mammogram?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 27, 2011

Answer: Breast Implant Rupture During Mammogram?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 14, 2011

Answer: Breast implant rupture with mammogram--Is this possible?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 14, 2011

Answer: Breast implant rupture with mammogram--Is this possible?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 13, 2011

Answer: Implant Rupture from Mammogram....RARE

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2011

Answer: Implant Rupture from Mammogram....RARE

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2011

Answer: Very unusual

Edward J. Bednar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2011

Answer: Very unusual

Edward J. Bednar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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