The Efficacy and Associated Learning Curve of Office-Based High-Resolution Ultrasound to Detect Shell Failure in Breast Implants.

The study shows a high efficacy of HRUS to detect shell failure in breast implants. There is also a calculable linear improvement for all test values of the HRUS over time. Surgeons were able to remain above literature standard for sensitivity after their 60th HRUS reading. This improvement shows that continued use and practice with the imaging technique allow for more accurate findings.