BREAST IMPLANT RUPTURE ON MRI: CORRELATION WITH INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS-A SINGLE-CENTER RETROSPECTIVE PILOT STUDY

Background: Breast implant rupture poses a significant problem to the women who have undergone breast augmentation. Accurate diagnosis is important to prevent complications related to silicone leak and chronic inflammation. MRI is the most accepted method of measuring implants, but its diagnostic accuracy depends on local institutional practice and patient populations. This study assessed the ability of MRI to identify breast implant ruptures in comparison to the surgical outcomes at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH). Methods: This pilot, non-interventional retrospective study reviewed medical records of women who had undergone breast MRI for suspected implant rupture, followed by surgical exploration at KAUH between January 2015 and July 2025. Data were collected from the operation unit database and electronic patient records from the radiology department with relevant patient details. Statistics were used to assess the sensitivity of MRI with respect to breast implants' integrity.