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Open Access 22-01-2024 | Computed Tomography | Original Article

Imaging characteristics of incidentally detected cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies on CT images in the maxillofacial region

Authors: Miki Hisatomi, Yohei Takeshita, Yoshinobu Yanagi, Shunsuke Okada, Mamiko Fujikura, Suzuka Yoshida, Toshiyuki Kawazu, Junichi Asaumi

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 2/2024

Abstract

Objectives

This study examined the imaging characteristics of cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region through a retrospective review of cosmetic material foreign bodies incidentally detected on computed tomography (CT) images in routine clinical practice.

Methods

We retrospectively investigated cases of cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies other than dental materials in the maxillofacial region, using 5 years of CT image data stored on an imaging server. The imaging findings of these foreign bodies were investigated, along with patient age, patient sex, whether the foreign bodies were associated with the disease targeted by the CT scan, and the availability of cosmetic surgery information prior to examination.

Results

Foreign bodies were more common in women (19/21 cases), and affected patients displayed a wide age range (20–84 years). Four types of cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region were detected by CT examination: nasal prostheses (nasal region), lifting sutures and injectable facial fillers (both in the buccal region), and silicone chin implants (chin region).

Conclusions

A cosmetic surgery-derived foreign body should be suspected when a foreign body is identified without a dental source of infection. In addition, cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies may be present in numerous patients, regardless of age or sex.

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Title: Imaging characteristics of incidentally detected cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies on CT images in the maxillofacial region
Authors: Miki Hisatomi
Yohei Takeshita
Yoshinobu Yanagi
Shunsuke Okada
Mamiko Fujikura
Suzuka Yoshida
Toshiyuki Kawazu
Junichi Asaumi
Publication date: 22-01-2024
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Silicone
Injectable Filler
Published in: Oral Radiology / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-023-00734-2

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Imaging characteristics of incidentally detected cosmetic surgery-derived foreign bodies on CT images in the maxillofacial region

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Methods

Results

Conclusions

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