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Rheumatology 2002; 41: 123-124
© 2002 British Society for Rheumatology

Editorial

Silicone breast implants: correlation between implant ruptures, magnetic resonance spectroscopically estimated silicone presence in the liver, antibody status and clinical symptoms

D. T. Sharpe

Plastic Surgery Unit, Bradford Royal Infirmary, 9 Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ, UK

The controversy regarding the potential harmful effects of silicone from breast implants has been raging for over 10 yr. During this period this has led to a great number of medical papers, many of which had political, social and legal bias. Indeed at the height of the controversy, despite being peer reviewed, many papers were published that came from two clearly identifiable camps. On the one hand the rheumatologist with a legal vested interest and Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) employees anxious to justify their position, and on the other hand plastic surgeons backed by breast implant manufacturers with a clearly financial vested interest.

At last, however, we are beginning to . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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