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Study: Anesthesia Awareness May Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nearly two-thirds of patients who experienced intraoperative awareness suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder 5 years after their surgeries, a...

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The airway complication risks associated with the use of propofol during advanced endoscopic procedures are lower when trained professionals deliver...

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A study examining the frequency and causes of wrong-site injections in pain management procedures recommends strict use of the Universal Protocol in...

Archive > September, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 9
Thinking of Buying...Breast Implants
How to select and stock saline implants, and readying for silicone's return.
Edited by Scott Newman, MD, FACS

Your breast implant choices may seem limited, since at present only saline-filled implants are available to women undergoing cosmetic breast augmentation and since only two manufacturers - Inamed Aesthetics and Mentor Corporation, both of Santa Barbara, Calif. - are FDA-approved to supply them. But the range of sizes and variables designed to accommodate different body types and desired outcomes presents a number of questions when it comes to purchasing and stocking implants. The possible return of silicone gel-filled implants could also complicate the process. Here's advice on buying implants with economy and efficiency in mind.

Categories: Cosmetic Surgery, Product Reports, Supplies/Implants
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