Magnetic Resonance study protocol in the evaluation of breast implants

Abstract

MRI of the breast is an up-to-date and correct technique that plays a key role. Recent advances have shown that breast MRI is not only capable of detecting breast cancer, but can also visualise and depict the breast vasculature very precisely. It makes a significant diagnostic contribution to the correct framing of the disease and its appropriate management. It is the most effective technique for the follow-up of patients who have undergone oncological breast surgery (reconstructive mastoplasty) and for the evaluation of the status of breast implants since, through dedicated sequences that enhance the different signal intensities between adipose tissue, water and silicone gel, it allows obtaining useful images for the evaluation of any intra- or extra-prosthetic rupture.