Applications of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of the complications after breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection.
- Author:
Li-ying XU
1
;
Xiang-quan KONG
;
Yi-ming ZHANG
;
Hai-bo XU
;
Ding-xi LIU
;
Qun YU
;
Jun ZENG
;
Yin XIONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acrylic Resins; administration & dosage; Adult; Breast; pathology; Female; Humans; Injections; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Mammaplasty; adverse effects; methods; Postoperative Care; Postoperative Complications; diagnosis; etiology; Sensitivity and Specificity
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(3):197-199
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical value of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the diagnosis of the complications after breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection.
METHODSMRI was performed in 16 patients who had breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection. The results of magnetic resonance imaging were compared with the clinical symptoms.
RESULTSMRI examinations of the 16 patients showed that (1) 4 breasts in 2 patients were comparatively natural; (2) a large lacteal cyst was detected in one patients in lactation; (3) breast asymmetry occurred in 3 patients (6 sides); (4) in 10 patients (20 sides), the injected gel was in irregular form. The results of MRI were in accord with the clinical symptoms.
CONCLUSIONMRI is of great diagnostic value for the complications after breast augmentation with polyacrylamide hydrogel injection.
