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This article discusses a method called the "Clinda-Clumper" for removing free silicone after a breast implant rupture. The prevalence of breast implant rupture is discussed, with statistics indicating that rupture is a potential risk for breast implant procedures. The article also explores how to monitor and manage breast implant ruptures, as well as the current options and recommendations for removing free silicone from the breast. The side effects of free silicone from a ruptured breast implant are also addressed. The article concludes by highlighting the efficacy of the clindamycin solution in removing silicone and the need for further studies to determine its mechanism and efficacy compared to other solutions. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a case of a 31-year-old woman who sustained a gunshot wound to her right chest after recently undergoing breast augmentation. The article addresses several questions related to managing a patient with a gunshot wound to a breast implant, including the incidence of such injuries, considerations for managing the patient, the potential for breast implants to alter the trajectory of a bullet, and considerations for reconstructing the breast after the injury. The article highlights the limited research on this topic and suggests that breast implants may play a role in preventing penetration of bullets into the thoracic cavity. The case report emphasizes the importance of considering breast implants in the treatment algorithm for patients with gunshot wounds to the chest after breast augmentation. [Extracted from the article]