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Augmentation mammaplasty associated with a severe systemic illness.

B F Uretsky, J J O'Brien, E H Courtiss

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    A severe illness possibly linked to silicone gel breast implants resolved after prosthesis removal. The patient experienced fever, arthritis, and organ failure, with silicone found in samples, ruling out infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Toxicology
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Augmentation mammaplasty using silicone gel prostheses is a common cosmetic procedure.
    • Systemic inflammatory responses following medical device implantation can pose significant health risks.
    • The potential for silicone materials to elicit adverse systemic reactions requires thorough investigation.