Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Evidence-Based Consensus Conference Statement From The American Association of Plastic Surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the absence of high-quality evidence, there is a need to provide guidelines and multidisciplinary consensus recommendations on Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The purpose of this expert consensus conference was to evaluate the existing evidence regarding the diagnosis, and management of BIA-ALCL caused by textured implants. The aim is to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the management and prevention of BIA-ALCL.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in the MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases, supplemented by manual searches of relevant English language articles and "related articles" sections. Studies focusing on breast surgery and lymphoma associated with breast implants were included for

SUBMITTER: Clemens MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11346714 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature