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Observation on women with breast implants
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.
The Journal of the Florida Medical Association
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Women with silicone breast implants report symptoms like fatigue and pain. While some studies show no link to connective tissue diseases, others indicate increased symptom prevalence, suggesting removal may be beneficial.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Toxicology
- Immunology
Background:
- Silicone breast implants remain a subject of ongoing debate regarding patient health.
- Clinical observations have reported various symptoms in individuals with these implants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing evidence on the health effects associated with silicone breast implants.
- To evaluate the association between silicone implants and systemic symptoms and connective tissue diseases.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical observations and epidemiological studies.
- Analysis of data concerning symptoms such as chronic fatigue, pain, and neurological dysfunction.
Main Results:
- Clinical data suggest a consistent pattern of symptoms including chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pain, lymphadenopathy, peripheral neuritis, and bladder dysfunction.
- Epidemiological studies on defined connective tissue diseases have not established a clear association.
- However, some studies indicate a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of certain symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Symptomatic women with silicone breast implants should consider explantation (removal) without replacement.
- Further research may be needed to fully elucidate the complex relationship between silicone implants and patient-reported symptoms.