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Silent Rupture

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Silent Rupture
A inapparent rupture of a silicone implant which is not accompanied by any specific signs or symptoms, but rather by 'bleeding' of the silicone in to the surrounding tissue
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Moreover, silicone gel recipients have to bear a continuing lifelong expense for FDA-mandated MRI evaluation in order to detect silent rupture.
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Moreover, silicone gel recipients have to bear a continuing lifelong expense for FDA-mandated MRI evaluation in order to detect silent rupture.
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Almost all were silent rupture, with implants breaking or leaking without women being aware of it.
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