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At least 15 percent of silicone breast implants will rupture
within three to 10 years after they were implanted, according
to a study. The study aimed to determine how often silicone
breast implants rupture, as implant ruptures tend to vary
with type of implant and length of implantation
Researchers also found that the older the implant gets, the
greater the risk of rupture.
Archives
of Surgery July, 2003;138(7):801-6
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