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Cavitation, Thin-walled Cysts and Bullae, their Association with Tumours. Emphysema. Fat and Calcification. Spurious Tumours. Intravascular, Pulmonary Interstitial & Mediastinal Gas, and Pneumoperitoneum.
Published in Fred W Wright, Radiology of the Chest and Related Conditions, 2022
Breast prostheses, following mastectomy (which contain many types of filling including home-made ones with padding, foam, bird-seed, etc.) are normally removed before chest radiography, but implants may sometimes be confusing, especially when calcified (Illus. BREAST-IMPLANT, Breast Pts. 36 & 37a-b).
Critical appraisal of retrospective studies
Published in O. Ajetunmobi, Making Sense of Critical Appraisal, 2021
A retrospective cohort study is designed to examine an alleged harmful relationship between a brand of silicon breast prosthesis (risk factor) and increasing reports of polyarthritis (outcome) in breast augmentation patients. In this study, 500 subjects who had breast augmentation procedures over a 5-year period were randomly selected from a plastic surgery database. Implantation of the Sellotec brand of breast prosthesis (risk factor) at the time of operation was then checked for in all subjects.
Breast Surgery
Published in Tjun Tang, Elizabeth O'Riordan, Stewart Walsh, Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva, 2020
Gaural Patel, Lucy Kate Satherley, Animesh JK Patel, Georgina SA Phillips
According to ABS/BAPRAS guidelines17 for Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction, breast reconstruction should be offered to all suitable patients for whom the MDT recommends mastectomy, unless there are contraindications. Patients may choose not to undergo breast reconstruction and alternatives to reconstruction are to have a flat chest or to wear a breast prosthesis.
Histopathological evaluation of the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on capsule occurrence around silicone breast prosthesis: an experimental study
Published in Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, 2021
Serhat Yarar, Abdullah Arslan, Bilsev Ince, Mehmet Emin Cem Yildirim, Pembe Oltulu, Ilker Uyar, Mehmet Dadaci
Silicone breast prostheses are being used more commonly in breast reconstruction after breast augmentation or mastectomy. In general, capsular contracture is the underlying cause of complications such as pain, stiffening, breast asymmetry, and animation deformity that are seen in the late postoperative period because of the use of silicone breast prostheses [1]. It is a known fact that after foreign bodies are inserted into the body, capsule reaction occurs around them over time. There are many mechanisms and theories in the literature which were revealed about the process of capsule reaction. The most common theory of capsular reaction is a foreign body reaction which is a natural tissue response. Macrophages, T cells, and a variety of cytokines accumulate around a foreign body (implant) as an immune response. Then, the number of proinflammatory cells decreases, and the number of fibroblasts increases around the implant. Thus, a fibrous capsule occurs [2].
The effects of human amniotic membrane on silicone related capsule formation in rats
Published in Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, 2020
Mustafa Akyürek, Erkan Orhan, Mehmet Şerif Aydın, Ömer Uysal, Semra Karşıdağ
Although why capsule contraction occurs in patients using silicone breast prosthesis is not known precisely, the emphasis is put on two theories as the reason for this. The first one of these theories is the theory of subclinical infection, and this theory claims that inflammation formed secondarily to a subclinical infection, which is caused by various organisms, especially Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is planted in the medium during implant placement, causes capsule contraction [13]. The other theory is the hypertrophic scar theory, and this theory suggests that fibroblasts and myofibroblasts are overactivated as a result of the foreign body reaction caused by the implant similar to the scar in wound healing, and capsule contraction occurs due to the collagen overproduced by these cells [1]. These two pathways are thought to have a collective effect on capsule formation.
Mind, Body, and Spirit
Published in Oncology Issues, 2018
Barbara J. Wilson, Sara Owens, Chad Schaeffer
A myriad of professionals devoted to improving symptoms and side effects of cancer lease space in the Cancer Center area. For example, patients seeking nonpharmacologic interventions for symptom management can be treated by acupuncturists who apply principles of Chinese medicine. The acupuncturist is an independent practitioner who is licensed and works with patients by referral from a physician or by self-referral. The cancer program medical director provided guidance in choosing the right holistic practitioners for the cancer center to ensure that their philosophies and therapies were not in opposition to traditional medicine. A certified breast prosthesis fitter provides postmastectomy care. Women are fitted for bras, breast prostheses, swimwear, and other garments in a private setting with personal attention from this specialist. Illuminations, a salon and boutique, offers a variety of solutions to one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment—hair loss—including wigs, hats, scarves, and turbans. Patients who are interested in cryotherapy (Cold Caps) to prevent hair loss have the option of bringing the necessary supplies in and enlisting family and friends to assist with the process. A staff member with firsthand experience using cryotherapy for hair loss is available for advice and to assist patients in determining whether this option is right for them.