Silicon emboli syndrome: a sequela of clandestine liquid silicone injections. A case report and review of the literature.
Silicone has long been considered inert, but there is growing evidence that it causes an immunologic response. The use of injectable liquid silicone for cosmetic purposes is currently illegal and is associated with significant morbidity. Silicone embolism syndrome is a described phenomenon in the pulmonary literature, but it is important that it be equally recognised within the plastic surgery community.
Bartsich
Sophie
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Wu
June K
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D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012828:Silicones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D012828:Silicones