Local tissue reactions to oil-based breast implant bleed.
We present two cases (three implants) of symptomatic local tissue reactions to Trilucent breast implant bleeds. The implant shells had changed their colour and texture. Capsule histology showed foreign body reaction and inflammatory changes. These findings question the safety of these implants.
Choudhary
S
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Odstock Centre for Burns, Plastic and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Wiltshire, UK.
Cadier
M A
MA
Cottrell
B J
BJ
D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013024:Soybean Oil / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013024:Soybean Oil