Journal Reviews

Systematic review of PUC compared with textured silicone implants

16 June 2016 | | Breast Surgery | Breast implants, Mammaplasty, Morbidity, Polyurethanes, Review, Silicone gels

Poly-urethane coated (PUC) implants have recently been back in the spotlight following the halt on Silimed implant use in Europe and this review is timely in assessing the perceived benefits of these prostheses. This review was adherent to the PRISMA...

PIP experience in the United Kingdom

16 June 2016 | | Breast Surgery | Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Implant ruptures, PIP implants

This interesting study had three end-points. The accuracy of operative and radiological findings on explantation of PIP implants following the PIP scandal. The volume between intact and ruptured implants, with the hypothesis larger implants were more likely to rupture, and...