Updated safety review of breast implants underscores the continuing importance of monitoring for cancer; increased risk with highly textured (macro-textured) implants

New safety information

Date

2022-04-06

Country

Canada

Product

Breast implants

Category

Drugs & medical

Source

Health Canada

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