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UNINA9910959953103321 |
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Titolo |
Information for women about safety of silicone breast implants / / Martha Grigg ... [et al.], editors ; Institute of Medicine |
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Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, c2000 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (30 pages) : illustrations |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Breast implants - Complications |
Silicones - Toxicology |
Mammaplasty |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Derived from Safety of silicone breast implants. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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""Front Matter""; ""CONTENTS""; ""Information for Women About the Safety of Silicone Breast Implants""; ""Silicone: What Is It?""; ""HOW THIS STUDY CAME ABOUT""; ""WHAT THE IOM COMMITTEE FOUND""; ""Conclusions""; ""MAMMOGRAMS AND OTHER BREAST IMAGING IN WOMEN WITH IMPLANTS""; ""Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Detect Implant Ruptures""; ""RECOMMENDATIONS""; ""A History of Implants"" |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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When the Institute of Medicine began their comprehensive study of the safety of silicone breast implants, they heard directly from many women who suffer severe systemic illnesses. This guide provides vital information for women who have had implants or are considering them. It helps them to learn the risks and the facts. |
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