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