Breast Implant Illness: A Biofilm Hypothesis

Background:. “Breast implant illness” (BII) is a poorly defined cluster of nonspecific symptoms, attributed by patients as being caused by their breast implants. These symptoms can include joint pain, skin and hair changes, concentration, and fatigue. Many patients complaining of BII symptoms are di...

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Main Authors: Mark Lee, MBBS, FRACS, Ganesa Ponraja, MBBS, Kevin McLeod, BSc, AMA, Smathi Chong, MBBS, FRCPA, FRACP, DTMH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-04-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002755