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Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery
Breast Implants
W Peters (Edited by), H Brandon (Edited by), K L Jerina (Edited by), C Wolf (Edited by), V L Young (Edited by)
9781845697990, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 2 July 2012
240 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.1 cm, 0.53 kg
"This book should be essential reading for biomedical specialists in the field of breast reconstruction, particularly epidemiologists, research and development, regulation, enforcement and litigation, as well as policy-makers in government. It would also provide considerable assistance to reviewers of safety and performance of such products, since it balances important subjects successfully…The book is highly recommended." --Journal of Medical Device Regulation, February 2014 "For the academic surgeon who desires a grouping of articles specifically related to breast implants in one place, this book fills the bill." --Doody's book reviews
Employed for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes, breast implants are one of the most widely-used and controversial prostheses available. The development of safe, reliable products is vital to the future of this important field of surgery. Biomaterials in plastic surgery reviews the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants.Beginning with an introduction to the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation, Biomaterials in plastic surgery goes on to discuss development issues. It then discusses the chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones before reviewing cohesive gel and polyurethane foam implants. The book concludes by analysing the epidemiological evidence on the safety issues relating to breast implants, followed by a review of retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability and failure mechanisms.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Biomaterials in plastic surgery is an important guide for surgeons, manufacturers and all those researching this important field.
Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials Introduction Chapter 1: The history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Injectable materials 1.3 Sponges 1.4 Breast implants 1.5 Other forms of texturing 1.6 Inflatable implants 1.7 Trilucent (LipoMatrix) implants – 1995 to 2000 1.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 2: The development of breast implants Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Breast implant evolution 2.3 Alternative types of implant and safety aspects 2.4 Future trends Chapter 3: The chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Properties of silicones 3.3 The main forms of silicones/siloxanes 3.3.3 Silicone gels 3.3.4 Formulation of silicones 3.4 Silicones in breast implants Chapter 4: Cohesive gel breast implants Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Available form stable breast implants 4.3 Selection of the appropriate form stable breast implant 4.4 Preoperative planning 4.5 Incisions and surgical technique 4.6 Problems and complications Chapter 5: Polyurethane foam covered breast implants Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Capsular contracture and the role of polyurethane foam in its prevention 5.3 Comparison of polyurethane foam covered implants with smooth and textured surfaced implants 5.4 Safety when using polyurethane foam breast implants 5.5 Use in secondary procedures 5.6 Disadvantages of polyurethane foam breast implants 5.7 Conclusions Chapter 6: The safety of breast implants: epidemiologic studies Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Connective tissue disease 6.3 Offspring effects 6.4 Neurological disease 6.5 Implant rupture 6.6 Local complications 6.7 Incidence of cancer 6.8 Occurrence of suicide 6.9 Conclusion Chapter 7: Retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability, and failure mechanisms Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Silicone gel explants with longest implantation times 7.3 Shell properties of silicone gel implants as a function of implantation time 7.4 Lot-matched control study 7.5 Effect of implantation time on shell properties of saline implants 7.6 Breast implant rupture 7.7 Rupture rates and reoperation rates Index
Subject Areas: Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]
