1. PET/CT Recognition of Costal Cartilage Infection After Breast Implant Surgery.
- Author
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Zhang RF, Shi YD, Zhang Y, Yang YW, and Qi FZ
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- Humans, Female, Retrospective Studies, Middle Aged, Adult, Prosthesis-Related Infections diagnosis, Prosthesis-Related Infections diagnostic imaging, Prosthesis-Related Infections etiology, Surgical Wound Infection diagnosis, Surgical Wound Infection etiology, Surgical Wound Infection microbiology, Device Removal, Aged, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography methods, Breast Implants adverse effects, Costal Cartilage transplantation, Breast Implantation adverse effects
- Abstract
Background: Postoperative infection of breast implants can lead to implant removal and other complications. This study aimed to investigate the presence of costal cartilage infection following breast implant surgery and the diagnostic role of PET/CT in identifying this rare complication., Patients and Methods: A retrospective study included 16 patients with persistent infections after breast implant removal surgery. Patients underwent PET/CT scans before surgery, and surgical plans were made based on PET/CT findings. Surgical procedures were guided by PET/CT, and specimens were collected for pathological examination and microbiological culture. Follow-up assessments were performed at 1, 3, and 12 months postoperatively., Results: Among the 16 patients, 11 were diagnosed with costal cartilage infection, whereas 5 had subcutaneous soft tissue infections. PET/CT accurately identified costal cartilage infection in all cases and localized the infected costal cartilage in the majority of cases. Microbiological culture results showed various pathogens. All patients were cured with one or staged surgery., Conclusion: Costal cartilage infection following breast implant surgery is a significant concern. PET/CT plays a crucial role in the accurate diagnosis and localization of infected costal cartilage, aiding in appropriate surgical management. Patients should be closely monitored for the possibility of costal cartilage infection when experiencing persistent symptoms after breast implant surgery., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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