| Abstract: | Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to determine the concentration of platinum (Pt) in silicone breast implant gel (range, 0.26–48.90  g g–1 Pt; n=15), elastomer (range, 3.05–28.78 g g–1 Pt; n=7), double lumen (range, 5.79–125.27 g g–1 Pt; n=7), foam (range, 5.79–8.36 g g–1 Pt; n=2), and capsular tissue (range, 0.003–0.272 g g–1 Pt; n=15). The results show that very high levels of Pt are present in the encasing elastomer, double lumen, and foam envelope materials. Silicone breast implants can be a source of significant Pt exposure for individuals with these implants. |
