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Research Article

Amelioration of Systemic Disease after Removal of Silicone Gel-filled Breast Implants

Arthur E. Brawer Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Monmouth Medical Center, Third and Pavilion Avenues, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, USA
Pages 125-132 | Published online: 13 Jul 2009

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