Author(s): W Peters (Editor), H Brandon (Editor), K L Jerina (Editor), C Wolf (Editor), V L Young (Editor)
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Publication Date: July 16, 2012
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1845697995
ISBN-13: 9781845697990
Book Description
Employed for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes, breast implants are one of the most widely-used and controversial prostheses available. The development of safe, reliable products is vital to the future of this important field of surgery. Biomaterials in plastic surgery reviews the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants.Beginning with an introduction to the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation, Biomaterials in plastic surgery goes on to discuss development issues. It then discusses the chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones before reviewing cohesive gel and polyurethane foam implants. The book concludes by analysing the epidemiological evidence on the safety issues relating to breast implants, followed by a review of retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability and failure mechanisms.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Biomaterials in plastic surgery is an important guide for surgeons, manufacturers and all those researching this important field.
Comprehensively examines the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants
Provides an overview of the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation and goes on to discuss the development and chemical and physical properties of biomedical silicones
Reviews cohesive gel breast implants and polyurethane foam breast implants
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This book should be essential reading for biomedical specialists in the field of breast reconstruction, particularly epidemiologists, research and development, regulation, enforcement and litigation, as well as policy-makers in government. It would also provide considerable assistance to reviewers of safety and performance of such products, since it balances important subjects successfully…The book is highly recommended.” —Journal of Medical Device Regulation, February 2014
“For the academic surgeon who desires a grouping of articles specifically related to breast implants in one place, this book fills the bill.” —Doody’s book reviews
About the Author
Walter Peters is Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Harold Brandon is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St Louis, USA.
Kenneth Jerina is the Earl E. And Myrtle E. Walker Professor of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St Louis.
Clarence Wolf is a former Professor (now retired) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Washington University at St Louis.
V. L. Young is former Chief of Surgical Services at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri, USA, and is a founding partner of the BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery and Skincare Center.
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