Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Breast Implantation

Surgical insertion of an inert sac filled with silicone or other material to augment the female form cosmetically.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical insertion of an inert sac filled with silicone or other material to augment the female form cosmetically.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Breast Prosthesis Implantation
  • Breast Implantations
  • Breast Prosthesis Implantations
  • Implantation, Breast
  • Implantation, Breast Prosthesis
  • Implantations, Breast
  • Implantations, Breast Prosthesis
  • Prosthesis Implantation, Breast
  • Prosthesis Implantations, Breast

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

98

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Previous Indexing

  • Breast Implants (1995-1997)
  • Prostheses and Implants (1967-1994)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.218.565w.210
  2. E04w.617w.500w.210
  3. E04w.650.210

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NLM Classification

WP 910

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Breast Implantation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019928. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019928
  2. Breast Implantation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73400801