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The Value of Ultrasound in Evaluating Breast Implants

Expiry Date
: 01/05/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 3/4

This article investigates the diagnostic value of breast ultrasound, regarding implant integrity.

Keywords: Ultrasound, Silicone Breast Implant, Ruptured Implants

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasound in the evaluation of the integrity of silicone breast implants and identify the main sign of intact and ruptured breast implants.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The value of breast ultrasound in diagnosing ruptured silicone breast implants.

  2. The relationship and difference between MRI & ultrasound investigations with regard to evaluating breast implant integrity.
  3. The overall ultrasound signs of normal and ruptured silicone breast implants.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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