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Genetic variation in genes interacting with BRCA1/2 and risk of breast cancer in Cypriot population. [PDF]
, 2010 Inability to correctly repair DNA damage is known to play a role in the development of breast cancer. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of DNA repair genes have been identified, which modify the DNA repair capacity, which in turn may affect the risk
Daniel, M +9 more
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What is the impact of capsulectomy on systemic symptoms attributed to silicone breast implants? Systematic literature review [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2023 Introduction: Several studies have analyzed the possible relationship between silicone breast implants and systemic symptoms. Removal of breast implants with capsulectomy has been indicated in an attempt to improve these symptoms.
Ricardo Eustáchio de Miranda
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Scleroderma and breast implants [PDF]
QJM, 2014 ### Learning Point for Clinicians A number of studies have associated silicone breast implants with the development of connective tissue diseases. However, the role of free silicone gel in relation to idiopathic or typical connective tissue disease is not clear.
C, Hong +3 more
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Indications and limits of mammoplasty with “L-scar”: 30 years’ experience [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2018 INTRODUCTION: Studies recommend reducing the size of the scar on mammoplasties to the smallest possible, using L-scars as one of the techniques. However, its use is limited based on the resections of excess skin because of mammary ptosis.
Antonio Roberto Bozola +1 more
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Breast Implants and Cancer [PDF]
JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1997 Although silicone breast implants have been linked to various short-term complications, less is known about their long-range effects. Most attention has focused on connective tissue disorders, but the range of immunologic disturbances observed in women with implants suggests that consideration also be given to other chronic diseases, including cancer ...
L A, Brinton, S L, Brown
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Breast augmentation: correlation between surgical planning and complication rates after surgery [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2017 INTRODUCTION: Breast implants remain a very popular option both for aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeries. A number of factors can affect the results of breast implant surgeries.
João Maximiliano +7 more
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New proposal for the use of the Becker 35 expander in second large volume breast reconstruction [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2018 Introduction: Immediate breast reconstruction performed with the Becker expander is a versatile and accepted technique. We present an original proposal for the use of the Becker expander for a second breast implant.
Alexandre Katalinic Dutra, Joel Abdala
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Betadine and Breast Implants [PDF]
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2018 In the fourth quarter of 2017, the US FDA reviewed and approved a request by one of the breast implant manufacturers for a change in the Directions for Use (DFU) that removed warnings regarding the use of Betadine (povidone-iodine [PI] 10% solution, 1% available iodine [Purdue Frederick Company, Stamford, CT], also available in generic formulations ...
Mark L, Jewell, William P, Adams
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Basic Facts of Breast Cancer in Korea in 2014: The 10-Year Overall Survival Progress [PDF]
, 2017 We, the Korean Breast Cancer Society (KBCS), present the facts and the trends of breast cancer in Korea in 2014. Data on the total number of newly diagnosed patients was obtained from the Korea Central Cancer Registry database, other data were collected ...
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Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2014 Background The technique of delayed-immediate breast reconstruction includes immediate insertion of a tissue expander, post-mastectomy radiation, followed by reconstruction.
Frank P Albino +3 more
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