Costal cartilage infection following breast implant surgery is a significant concern. PET/CT plays a crucial role in the accurate diagnosis and localization of infected costal cartilage, aiding in appropriate surgical management. Patients should be closely monitored for the possibility of costal cartilage infection when experiencing persistent symptoms after breast implant surgery.
Keyphrases
- pet ct
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- extracellular matrix
- end stage renal disease
- positron emission tomography
- surgical site infection
- soft tissue
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- high resolution
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- mass spectrometry
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported