Breast Implant Illness and Cutibacterium acnes : A Case Report
Breast implant illness (BII) is a term to describe a wide range of nonspecific symptoms after breast implant placement. At present, no specific diagnostic criteria for BII exist, and there is limited solid understanding of what causes BII. There is some evidence that biofilm infections such as those...
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| Published in: | Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2022-02, Vol.10 (2), p.e4146 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | Breast implant illness (BII) is a term to describe a wide range of nonspecific symptoms after breast implant placement. At present, no specific diagnostic criteria for BII exist, and there is limited solid understanding of what causes BII. There is some evidence that biofilm infections such as those caused by
may play a role in the development of BII. We present a case of a 38-year-old White woman who developed BII symptoms (psychological and integumentary). After en bloc explantation, her tissue cultures resulted in
growth. Plastic surgeons should be aware of this potential complication and discuss it thoroughly with patients before breast implantation. Evidence suggests that biofilm infection with
may play a role in BII development. En bloc explantation is the typical treatment of choice. Plastic surgeons should be aware of
as a potential cause of BII and should counsel patients on the potential risks and remedies for BII. |
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| ISSN: | 2169-7574 2169-7574 |