[HTML][HTML] Breast implant illness: a biofilm hypothesis
M Lee, G Ponraja, K McLeod… - Plastic and Reconstructive …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background:“Breast implant illness”(BII) is a poorly defined cluster of nonspecific symptoms,
attributed by patients as being caused by their breast implants. These symptoms can include
joint pain, skin and hair changes, concentration, and fatigue. Many patients complaining of
BII symptoms are dismissed as psychosomatic. There are currently over 10,000 peer-
reviewed articles on breast implants, but at the time of commencing this study, only 2 articles
discussed this entity. At the same time, mainstream media and social media are exploding …
attributed by patients as being caused by their breast implants. These symptoms can include
joint pain, skin and hair changes, concentration, and fatigue. Many patients complaining of
BII symptoms are dismissed as psychosomatic. There are currently over 10,000 peer-
reviewed articles on breast implants, but at the time of commencing this study, only 2 articles
discussed this entity. At the same time, mainstream media and social media are exploding …