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John R. Agnew, MD
Fort Myers, Fla

JAMA. 1994;272(4):271.

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To the Editor.

—I rise to the bait tossed out by the Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) in their report on silicone breast implants.¹ This august group suggests that I discuss the risks and benefits with the patient and then let her choose. The benefits are obviously in the mind of the patient; I cannot suggest any additional benefits. The risks are unknown, or at least very uncertain. Just what is it that I am supposed to discuss? . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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Edited by Drummond Rennie, MD, Deputy Editor (West), and Margaret A. Winker, MD, Senior Editor.

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