An Algorithm for Management of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Patients with Textured Implants: An Institutional Experience.

Abstract

Textured anatomic silicone gel breast implants have advantages of gel cohesivity and a natural slope between the upper and lower poles of the breast; however, they have fallen out of favor secondary to their risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. For patients who choose to keep their textured devices, there remains controversy over the best long-term follow-up. This article presents an algorithm from plastic surgery, surgical oncology, and radiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital for management of these patients.