Mechanical Tests in All Regions of the PIP Breast Implants

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Ramiao, N (Author) Other; Pedro Martins (Author) FEUP; Fernandes, AA (Author) FEUP; Barroso, MD (Author) Other; Santos, D (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings - 2015 IEEE 4th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering, ENBENG 2015

2015 4th IEEE Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering, ENBENG 2015

26 February 2015 through 28 February 2015

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Authenticus ID: P-00G-4TT

DOI: 10.1109/enbeng.2015.7088836

Abstract (EN): Silicone breast implants have been used for cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery for several decades. Rupture and silicone leakage are well-known complications for silicone mammary implants. The public debate and awareness about the breast implants safety started because of the scandal associated with the Poly Implant Prostheses (PIP) manufacturer. In order to analyze rupture in these breast implants we carried out a mechanical study which included an evaluation of the mechanical shell properties, so that we can identify if the shell properties are uniform for the whole implant.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4