Abstract
Chapter 11 provides a nice overview of the issues concerning the use of breast prostheses and the long-term management of patients following breast augmentation and reconstruction with implants. The history of breast implants is very interesting and the developments leading to the current generation of implants are well summarized.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Bionic Human |
Subtitle of host publication | Health Promotion for People With Implanted Prosthetic Devices |
Publisher | Humana Press |
Pages | 255-258 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 0896039595, 9780896039599 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2006 |