Arch Plast Surg.  2019 Jul;46(4):375-380. 10.5999/aps.2018.01431.

Reconsidering the “MR Unsafe” breast tissue expander with magnetic infusion port: A case report and literature review

Affiliations
  • 1School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • 2Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
  • 3Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • 4Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Playa Del Rey, CA, USA. frank.shellock@mrisafety.com

Abstract

Breast tissue expanders (TEs) with magnetic infusion ports are labeled "MR Unsafe." Therefore, patients with these implants are typically prevented from undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We report a patient with a total submuscular breast TE who inadvertently underwent an MRI exam. She subsequently developed expander exposure, requiring explantation and autologous reconstruction. The safety profile of TEs with magnetic ports and the use of MRI in patients with these implants is surprisingly controversial. Therefore, we present our case report, a systematic literature review, and propose procedural guidelines to help ensure the safety of patients with TEs with magnetic ports that need to undergo MRI exams.

Keyword

Breast tissue expander; Breast reconstruction; Magnetic resonance imaging; Safety

MeSH Terms

Breast*
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammaplasty
Tissue Expansion Devices*
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