2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38734
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Pleural Effusion as a Potential Complication of Foreign Body Reaction to Silicone Breast Implants: A Case Study

Abstract: Breast augmentation surgery, like any other surgery, has potential complications, including the less common complication of pleural effusion. We present a unique case of a 44-year-old female who developed pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath 10 days after her breast augmentation surgery, with no prior history of cardiac or autoimmune conditions. The temporal relationship between the surgery and the onset of symptoms suggested a possible direct link to the implants. Imaging showed a small- to moderate-s… Show more

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