The Influence of BIA-ALCL on the Use of Textured Breast Implant and its Placement:A Survey of Dutch Plastic Surgeons

BACKGROUND: Breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and its association with macrotextured breast implants may have induced plastic surgeons to change their breast augmentation and breast reconstruction practice. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to survey Dutch plastic surgeons about the effects of BIA-ALCL on their choice of breast implant texture and placement technique. METHODS: An online questionnaire was distributed to all members of the Dutch Association of Plastic Surgeons. Descriptive data were presented as frequencies and percentages. Technique alterat... Mehr ...