Abstract
Silicone breast implants have been in use for breast reconstruction and breast augmentation for a long time. In the late 80's anecdotal reports describing a possible association between silicone-gel filled breast implants, and autoimmune diseases was accumulating. Due to the growing concern about the safety of silicone-gel implants, the Food and Drug administration (FDA) restricted their use to participants in controlled clinical trials, including women having reconstructive surgery. However, in recent years, large meta-analyses were unable to establish an association between silicone-gel breast implants and autoimmune disease. We review the current literature, emphasizing the most important epidemiologic studies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 193-197 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Autoimmunity |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Autoimmune antibodies
- Autoimmune disease
- Breast implants
- Complications
- Silicone