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Hasanzadeh S, Babaie M, Rakhshan A, Dadkhahfar S. Morphea-like discoid lupus erythematosus in a patient with a history of polyacrylamide gel injection: A case report. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:1579-1582. [PMID: 38174823 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is an autoimmune disease with multifactor etiology which develops in genetically susceptible patients. Rarely, DLE lesions can mimic other connective tissue disorders such as morphea. The growing application of soft tissue fillers is associated with increasing complications. Some substances used for soft tissue augmentation such as silicon implants may trigger lupus erythematosus diseases. CASE REPORT Here we report a case of morphea-like discoid lupus erythematosus developed several years after polyacrylamide dermal filler (PAAG) injection for facial rejuvenation. CONCLUSION As noninvasive procedures like dermal filler injections are increasing worldwide, physicians may consider the long-term probable side effects of these compounds.
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- Saba Hasanzadeh
- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shohada-e-Tajrish Educational Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Xie L, Wan H, Shao S, Qu W, Feng J, Gao Q, Sun J, Wu X. Granulomatous mastitis and pectoralis major muscle defect following polyacrylamide hydrogel injection: a case report and literature review. AME Case Rep 2024; 8:46. [PMID: 38711878 PMCID: PMC11071009 DOI: 10.21037/acr-23-174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Background Breast augmentation through the injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) was a popular procedure in the past, but it has since been prohibited due to various complications, including masses, migration, infection, inflammation, and even cancer. However, there were rare cases of granulomatous mastitis with pectoralis major muscle defect following PAAG injection for breast augmentation. Case Description A 40-year-old female patient presented with a swollen and suppurative mass in her left breast and was insensitive to antibiotics. She was admitted to our department for further treatment after 7 months with progressive local and general symptoms. Ultrasound imaging showed ill-defined heterogeneous echoes, and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed non-mass enhancement lesions in the multiregional distribution in Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System 4A (BI-RADS 4A) with oedema in the retroglandular space and multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the ipsilateral axilla. Intraoperative observations revealed necrotic tissues, multiple abscesses, residual mucoid PAAG prosthesis diffused into the mammary glands and intramuscularly into the pectoralis muscle, and partial loss of pectoralis major muscle. Histopathological results revealed foreign-body granulomas accompanied by gel-like granular PAAG and proliferative inflammatory cells. She recovered after undergoing the characteristic surgical management in our center under general anesthesia and had no recurrence during the 2-year follow-up. Conclusions This case revealed that PAAG injection for augmentation mammaplasty, even after the removal operation, could result in subsequent complications, including granulomatous mastitis and pectoralis major muscle damage. PAAG filler complications are difficult to treat, therefore, it is essential to establish appropriate and effective therapeutic procedures.
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- Lu Xie
- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mammary Department, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Deloge C, Bernelin M, Andreoletti JB. [Augmentation mammaplasty using injected polyacrylamide hydrogel: Report of a recent case and literature review]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2024; 69:166-172. [PMID: 37741804 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2023.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is a filler that has been strictly prohibited in France for many years. It first appeared on the market in 1980, used as an injectable for breast and facial augmentation, mainly in Asia and Eastern Europe. Like many other materials, it has shown unfavourable results and complications due to a foreign body reaction. It was banned in 2006, but continues to be injected illegally. With the influx of migrants, we are faced with the problem of how to manage complications, which can occur more than a decade later. We report our experience of a recent case in our department that required complete removal of the product and iterative lipofilling, with a result that remains sub-optimal, and we systematically review the literature.
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- Céline Deloge
- Service de chirurgie plastique, esthétique et reconstructrice, hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 100, route de Moval, 90400 Trévenans, France.
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- Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, CHRU Jean-Minjoz, 3, boulevard Alexandre-Flemming, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, esthétique et reconstructrice, hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 100, route de Moval, 90400 Trévenans, France
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Tang P, Ng SL. Delayed complications from polyacrylamide gel breast fillers: a case report. J Surg Case Rep 2024; 2024:rjae095. [PMID: 38404447 PMCID: PMC10884734 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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In the late nineties, polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) gained popularity in China as a soft tissue filler for breast augmentation and contouring, but was banned 10 years later due to the increasing incidence of complications. We report a case of PAAG complication that occurred 20 years after the initial injection, where the patient had significant unilateral breast swelling and an intracapsular lesion. Surgical removal of the breast filler and immediate breast reconstruction was successfully performed, and histology confirmed a benign breast lesion. These findings highlight the importance of clinical awareness of PAAG breast filler complications.
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- Patrick Tang
- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Australia
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Bu X, Ma JX, Xia YC, Li B, Lang Y, Yin SL. Application of magnetic resonance imaging with intraoperative color Doppler ultrasound in the treatment of patients with polyacrylamide hydrogel injected for breast augmentation: a retrospective study of 204 cases for 12 years. Ann Surg Treat Res 2024; 106:31-37. [PMID: 38205097 PMCID: PMC10774697 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2024.106.1.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Purpose Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG), which had been used widely for breast augmentation, has been banned for more than 15 years. Patients who had been injected PAHG for breast augmentation need evacuation surgery to remove as much as possible. To provide a series of diagnosis and treatment process MRI and intraoperative color Doppler ultrasound are combined for maximal removal of PAHG. Methods The patients who received evacuation surgery in Peking University Third Hospital from 2010 to 2022 after PAHG injection for breast augmentation were included in this research. MR scanning was performed preoperatively and postoperatively in some of these patients and color Doppler ultrasound was applied to help evacuate PAHG intraoperatively. The mean clearance rate of PAHG was calculated according to the MRI outcomes. Results Two hundred and 4 patients had received evacuation surgery after PAHG injection for breast augmentation with an average age of 42.8 years and an average body mass index of 21.2 kg/m2. The average PAHG retention time was 13.5 years. Among them, 52 patients underwent pre- and postoperative MRI scanning. The mean three-dimensional (3D) volume of PAHG was 684.8 mL (range, 350.0-1,123.9 mL), and the average residual 3D volume of PAHG was 53.7 mL (range, 12.4-98.3 mL). The mean clearance rate was 92.1%. Conclusion MRI and intraoperative color Doppler ultrasound can provide effective and precise location information of PAHG for evacuation surgery, which is a reliable method to ensure the maximal removal of PAHG.
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- Xi Bu
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Zou H, Mo R, Wang S, Yan X, Lin Y, Tan Q. Analysis of breast follow-up results in patients after polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) or silicone prosthesis removal. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 77:219-227. [PMID: 36587477 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.11.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Polyacrylamide hydrogel has been prohibited since 2006 due to numerous complications. Unsatisfactory breast contour was always observed in patients after PAAG removal. The same occurred in patients after silicone prosthesis removal. We attempt to compare and analyze the difference in postoperative breast conditions and pathology between the two groups. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the data of patients who underwent PAAG or silicone prosthesis removal between 2011 and 2021. The BREAST-Q was used to evaluate the follow-up results, including satisfaction with breasts, physical well-being, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, and the operation. RESULTS A total of 63 patients were analyzed. The PAAG group complained of more lumps or indurations (p = 0.004), benefited less from operations as for symptomatic relief (p = 0.002), and had more chronic inflammation(p = 0.000) than the silicone group. No breast cancer was found. All the Breast-Q scores were lower in the PAAG group than in the silicone group, and there was a significant difference in satisfaction with physical well-being (p = 0.035). Besides, patients without symptoms tended to score higher in all aspects of Breast-Q than patients with symptoms after removal. The two groups (symptom & no symptom) differed in psychosocial well-being (p = 0.043) and satisfaction with operation (p = 0.048). CONCLUSIONS The breast contour of patients after PAAG or silicone prosthesis removal was worse than before. Early removal of PAAG before complications arise may result in a better surgical benefit. There is no doubt that PAAG are harmful both physically and psychologically. All patients are suggested to have PAAG injections removed.
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- Haiting Zou
- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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ORS S. Evaluation of different breast implants for rupture and durability after implantation. TURKISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2023. [DOI: 10.4103/tjps.tjps_29_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Guan D, Mo Q, Zheng Y. Immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction after removal of the polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) through a small areolar incision assisted with an endoscope. BMC Surg 2022; 22:332. [PMID: 36071418 PMCID: PMC9450310 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01778-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background To identify the feasibility, safety, cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction of immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction after removal of Polyacrylamide Hydrogel (PAAG) through a small areolar incision assisted with an endoscope. Methods This was a retrospective study. Medical records of 87 patients who underwent PAAG removal were reviewed retrospectively from February 2010 to December 2019. These patients were dichotomized based on whether they accepted immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction after PAAG removal or not. A comprehensive analysis on the data was conducted to observe the surgical results, cosmetic outcomes, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and patient satisfaction. Results Sixty-two patients underwent PAAG removal through a small areolar incision assisted with an endoscope, while another 25 patients underwent further immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction after PAAG removal. All the patients recovered smoothly after operation. In the immediate breast reconstructed group, most of the breasts were natural in appearance, but one patient had mild nipple and breast asymmetry, and another had mild breast asymmetry. Three patients had PAAG residual, and one of them accepted fine needle aspiration. The cosmetic satisfaction rate was 88% and 92% by surgeons and patients, respectively. In the other group, seven patients suffered from PAAG residual, one patient suffered from postoperative bleeding, and five patients suffered from skin laxity. The BREAST-Q scores revealed that patients who accepted immediate breast reconstruction had significant better outcomes in psychosocial well-being (p = 0.030), satisfaction with breasts (p = 0.021), when compared to patients who only accepted PAAG removal, while similar in sexual well-being (p = 0.081), physical well-being chest (p = 0.124), and satisfaction with outcomes (p = 0.068), and satisfaction with care (p = 0.077). Conclusion Immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction after PAAG removal through a small areolar incision aided with an endoscope might be a viable and safe technique, with better psychosocial well-being and satisfaction with breasts.
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- Dandan Guan
- General Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Breast Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- General Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Breast Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- General Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Breast Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China.
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Choi J, Kim YS, Oh DY. Remote migration of breast filler to the inguinal area: a case report. ARCHIVES OF AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.14730/aaps.2021.00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is an injectable material for breast augmentation that was developed in the 1980s. It was widely used until the 2000s, but subsequently lost its popularity due to high complication rates. In this case report, we share our experience of a patient complaining of hard and asymmetric breasts who had received PAAG injections 7 years ago. Surprisingly, we found that the filler in the left breast had migrated to the left inguinal area. Although breast fillers have lost ground in recent years, we think that long-term complications of fillers, as observed in this case, will still arise in the future. Therefore, young plastic surgeons who do not have direct experience with this material should be aware of its possible complications.
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DeLuca M, Shapiro A, Banayan E, Zielinski G, Karanetz I, Asarian A, Xiao P. Complications 18 years after polyacrylamide hydrogel augmentation mammoplasty: a case report and histopathological analysis. J Surg Case Rep 2021; 2021:rjab276. [PMID: 34168861 PMCID: PMC8219398 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is a synthetic substance previously used as an injectable material for augmentation mammoplasty. Current literature has demonstrated that the average time from PAAG injection to the onset of complication ranges from 6 to 39 months. We present a unique case report describing the onset of complications 18 years after PAAG augmentation mammoplasty. To the best of our knowledge, the presentation of a healthy female who experienced unprovoked expansion of breast tissue >15 years after polyacrylamide injection has not been previously reported in surgical literature. This suggests that serious complications of PAAG injection may occur later than the literature has previously described. Importantly, this case is the first demonstration of the successful surgical removal of polyacrylamide 18 years after injection. Additionally, this case also provides a histopathological analysis of breast capsules which showed evidence of an extensive chronic inflammatory reaction to polyacrylamide, consistent with previous reports.
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- Matthew DeLuca
- St. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, WI, USA
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- St. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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Wang B, Sun J, Tong J. Breast contracture and skin sclerosis following 20 years of polyacrylamide hydrogel migration in a patient with familial vitiligo: a case report. BMC Surg 2021; 21:104. [PMID: 33637073 PMCID: PMC7908664 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01097-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Breast augmentation with polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) injection was approved in China in 1998 and later banned in 2006. The ban ensued numerous complaints from patients such as pain, induration, deformation, infection, displacement, and milk deposition associated with PAAG injection. To date, no study has investigated the long-term effect of PAAG migration on autoimmune diseases. Case presentation We report a rare case of a 49-year-old female patient with familial vitiligo who receiving PAAG injection for breast augmentation. The patient reported to have felt persistent movement of PAAG in her thoracoabdominal area for almost 20 years. Furthermore, the PAAG-induced chronic inflammation that aggravated vitiligo, which in turn promoted skin sclerosis. This damaged the breast contracture, increased chest tightness and induced mild breathing problems. Conclusion Here, we present a rare case in which a patient with a family history of vitiligo experienced long-term complications after receiving PAAG injection for breast augmentation. This case highlights the relationship between vitiligo, migration of PAAG and tissue hardening and skin contraction. Level of evidence: Level V
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- Bin Wang
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Montealegre G, Uribe R, Martínez-Ceballos MA, Rojas-Villarraga A. ASIA syndrome symptoms induced by gluteal biopolymer injections: Case-series and narrative review. Toxicol Rep 2021; 8:303-314. [PMID: 33552929 PMCID: PMC7856393 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2021.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background The number of plastic surgery procedures have been rising in the last few years. The morbi-mortality due to illegal use of biopolymers is a public health problem. One of the clinical consequences, foreign body modelling reaction, may be a precursor of ASIA (Autoimmune/Inflammatory disease induced by adjuvants) syndrome.The objective of this article is to present a case-series study of patients who developed ASIA syndrome following gluteal injection with biopolymers and emphasize the importance of toxic exposure in triggering autoimmune responses. A surgical technique used on some of the patients in the study is described. Methods A group of thirteen patients, diagnosed with foreign body modelling reaction, who developed ASIA syndrome confirmed by approved criteria was followed between May 2016 and May 2018. The "Butterfly Wings Technique," a new surgical procedure for patients who have medium to severe compromise, was used on five of them.A narrative literature review was done to look for subjects with ASIA syndrome and gluteal biopolymer infiltration. Results All the patients in the present case-series with foreign body modelling reaction developed ASIA syndrome. Some of them had a background of familial autoimmunity. Five of the patients were surgically treated and saw a clinical improvement after the extraction of the biopolymer with the proposed technique.The narrative literature review identified 7 articles related to the disease through the database search. Conclusions We suggest that foreign body modelling reaction should be considered a precursor to ASIA syndrome. New research projects will be needed in the future to evaluate the factors that determine when ASIA syndrome is triggered in a patient with this reaction.
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- Giovanni Montealegre
- Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud (FUCS), Hospital San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud (FUCS), Hospital San José, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud (FUCS), Cra 19 No. 8A – 32, Bogotá, Colombia
- Corresponding author.
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