Monday, June 18, 2007

Save The Implants!! Detecting Silicone Breast Implant Leakage

Canadian researchers are afraid the FDA's stringent rules about MRI screening of silicone implants will negatively affect breast size. That is why they have devoted themselves to finding a cheap, easy blood test to detect leaky implants.

Currently, the United States Food and Drug Administration recommends that patients with silicone breast implants undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) every two years to detect leakage or rupture. Clearly, this screening schedule leaves temporal windows in which leakage or rupture events would be missed. Furthermore, the high cost and relatively low accessibility of MRI are prohibitive. In an attempt to address the shortcomings of current tests, researchers at The University of British Columbia have designed a rapid method to detect leakage events. A stable synthetic tracer molecule added to silicone breast implant filler is detected in a patient's hair, blood or urine, following leakage or rupture. This non-invasive test is sensitive, inexpensive, accessible, and decreases health risks associated with silicone breast implants.

Godspeed gentlemen, Godspeed...

University of British Columbia...

(hat tip: Plasticized)

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This is in response to the save your old implants.Mine left implant ruptured,leaving me with devastating pain.My left side was affected.My left foot turned black.My leg was badly swollen.I had and still do even after explant,the ringing in my ears,and heart pounding so I can hear it.My implants were 300 cc.I think that was relatively small.The pain from those evil bags was not small though,believe me.If it wasn't the silicone in my body that caused the horrific trials I went thru,I wonder why after explant and detox,the pain left?Go figure.

Posted by: Bett Smith
on June 19, 2007 11:33 AM GMT

Silicones are largely inert compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant, nonstick, and rubberlike, they are frequently used in cookware, medical applications, sealants, lubricants, and insulation.
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Sam

Posted by: sam2008
on November 11, 2008 03:52 AM GMT

I got silicone implants 14 years ago and I seriously considerig having them removed with no replacement. I heard that thousand ofwomen have major healt issues related to implants.
I am just 42, have a very healthy life style and stillI have severe memory loss, numbess in my arms and hair loss. I started thinking that these symptoms are related to my implants and I cannot wait to get rid of them.

If you are considering breast enlargement, please research about the deadly risks involved with implants... even when plastic surgeons emphatically deny those risks, and go on making thousands and thousands at our expense. My friend, who got implants 12 years ago got lupus and is currently very sick. THESE TOXIC BAGS SHOULD BE BANNED

Posted by: Karen
on April 27, 2009 12:46 PM GMT

My sister-in-law underwent a breast removal surgery after being diagnosed stage 2 borderline 3. Initial lumpectomy followed by bilateral mastectomy, 4 rounds chemo , oophorectomy, delayed reconstruction (tissue expanders replaced with saline implants), Arimidex. Can she now have a breast reconstruction surgery without any on-time and future complications?

Posted by: Chicago liposuction
on January 18, 2010 03:42 AM GMT

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Monday, June 18, 2007

Save The Implants!! Detecting Silicone Breast Implant Leakage