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Silicone fluid-induced pulmonary embolism

Y M Chen1, C C Lu, R P Perng

  • 1Chest Department, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Shih-pai, Taiwan, ROC.

The American Review of Respiratory Disease
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Illegal silicone fluid injections for breast augmentation can cause severe pulmonary embolism. This dangerous procedure has a 33% mortality rate and can lead to permanent lung damage, highlighting the risks of cosmetic silicone injections.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Silicone fluid injection for mammary augmentation is an illegal cosmetic procedure.
  • Complications include local reactions, infection, and sclerosis.
  • Pulmonary involvement is rare but severe.