Breast Implants
Top in ID: Novel procedure for lung infection; leftover antibiotics threaten stewardship
The surgical team at Northwestern Medicine placed breast implants in a man’s chest cavity to hold his heart in place as he underwent a double-lung transplant following a month-long infection.
Surgeons use breast implants during double-lung transplant
Surgeons used breast implants to hold a man’s heart in place during a double-lung transplant after he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal infection after years of smoking and vaping.
Top in hem/onc: Safety communication on breast implants; cancer benefits of seaweed sugar
Last week, the FDA issued a safety communication stating that it has identified cases of squamous cell carcinoma in scar tissue that formed around breast implants.
Q&A: 'All silicone breast implants eventually require removal'
All silicone breast implants eventually require removal. The longer a person has these implants, the greater chance complications will develop, and many patients have reported "complete resolution" of all symptoms upon removal of the implants.
Top in hem/onc: FDA alert on breast implants; cancer risk after 9/11 exposure
Last week, the FDA issued a safety alert informing patients and providers about a risk for squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas in the scar tissue surrounding breast implants.
FDA safety alert: Cancers reported in scar tissue around breast implants
FDA issued a safety alert Thursday regarding reports of squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas in the scar tissue surrounding breast implants.
Top in hem/onc: Aspirin and cancer, breast implants and lymphoma
A new study showed that aspirin use may accelerate the progression of cancer among older adults. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.