title: Candida albicans infection of bilateral polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants.
abstract: We present a report of bilateral Candida albicans infection of polyurethane-coated silicone gel prostheses and an acute onset of unilateral capsular contracture 4 years after breast augmentation. The patient was treated by removal of implants, antibiotic irrigation of the capsule cavities, and immediate replacement with new implants. Following histopathologic diagnosis, the patient was treated with a course of fluconazole and remains symptom free at the 12-month follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA.
authors.forename: Z B
authors.initials: ZB
authors.lastname: Niazi
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Salzberg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Montecalvo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000382:microbiology*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D012828:Silicones; D015725:Fluconazole