Management of Asymptomatic Silicone Breast Implant Rupture in Elderly Patients: A Scoping Review and Proposed Guidelines
N A Vernice, C J Boyd, K Hemal, C Amro, T J Sorenson, J Park, N Karp, O Cohen, M Choi · 2026
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N A Vernice and co-authors review what to do when a silicone breast implant breaks silently in an older patient. Their 2026 scoping review searches medical databases through January 2025. Regulators advise scans starting five to six years after placement, yet no guidance covers symptom-free ruptures in elderly patients, whose surgical risk and life horizon differ.
More than 3.5 million people in the United States carry implants, and break risk grows as devices age, though modern gel implants last better. The review weighs watchful scanning against removal or exchange, balancing operation risk, comfort and quality of life. From the gathered evidence the authors draft practical advice meant for shared decisions with older patients.
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| CREATOR | N A Vernice, C J Boyd, K Hemal, C Amro, T J Sorenson, J Park, N Karp, O Cohen, M Choi |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 5 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |