Peculiar Mammographic and Ultrasonographic Findings of a Retained Silastic Drain in the Breast
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 752-754, 2006.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-25910
ABSTRACT
Foreign bodies, such as surgical sponges or drains, are sometimes retained after surgical procedures.1 Retention of a drain in the breast tissue postoperatively is an unusual complication. This report describes two cases of characteristic sonographic findings related to retained silastic drains following breast surgery.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Silicones
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Mammography
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Drainage
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Ultrasonography, Mammary
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Dimethylpolysiloxanes
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Foreign Bodies
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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