Sonographic diagnosis of abscess following breast-conserving surgery with insertion of nonabsorbable mesh

Sung Eun Song, Bo Kyoung Seo, Gil Soo Son, Young Sik Kim

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Abstract

    Immediate mesh insertion has been recently used for breast reconstruction after breast-conserving surgery. We report a case of abscess formation following immediate nonabsorbable mesh insertion with breast-conserving surgery. In this article, we demonstrate multimodal breast imaging features and pathologic correlations of the case. In addition, we illustrate characteristic sonographic findings of nonabsorbable mesh fibers to differentiate them from a gossypiboma caused by a retained surgical sponge or tumor recurrence.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)439-443
    Number of pages5
    JournalJournal of Clinical Ultrasound
    Volume42
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014 Sept

    Keywords

    • Abscess
    • Breast
    • CT
    • MR
    • Mesh
    • Ultrasonography

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Sonographic diagnosis of abscess following breast-conserving surgery with insertion of nonabsorbable mesh'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this