The effect of explantation on systemic disease symptoms and quality of life in patients with breast implant illness: a prospective cohort study

R. Bird, G.; B. Niessen, Frank

doi:10.1038/s41598-022-25300-4

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The effect of explantation on systemic disease symptoms and quality of life in patients with breast implant illness: a prospective cohort study

Published in Scientific Reports • Dec 6, 2022

Authors:

G. R. Bird

Frank B. Niessen

Abstract

Silicone breast implants (SBIs) have been subject to scientific scrutiny since the 1960's because of their potential link with systemic disease symptoms. Breast implant illness (BII) is a cluster of over 56 (systemic) symptoms attributed by patients to their SBIs. BII remains an unofficial medical d...

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Prospective cohort study

Medicine

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