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Fig. 17 | Insights into Imaging

Fig. 17

From: Imaging of breast implants—a pictorial review

Fig. 17

Implant position is an important factor when studying the breasts. Patients with submammary implants have fewer visualised area compared to patients with submuscular implants. The displacement technique introduced by Eklund facilitates mammography in women with implants. Slightly more tissue is visualised with displacement (below) than with standard compression mammography (above)

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