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Plast Reconstr Surg. 1978 Nov;62(5):793-5. doi: 10.1097/00006534-197811000-00035.

Late deterioration of silicone rubber foam breast implants: case report.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

J L Robertson

PMID: 715033 DOI: 10.1097/00006534-197811000-00035

Abstract

A case is presented showing disintegration of a solid pair of preformed silicone rubber foam breast prostheses, implanted 16 years ago. The only presenting symptoms were discomfort with extreme hardness and distortion of the breasts.

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