Silicone Breast Implant Rupture Triggered by Infection Leading to Skin Ulceration: A Case Report
Silicone breast implants (SBIs) are commonly used for breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. However, long-term complications associated with SBI, such as rupture and infection, require careful monitoring. Here, we report a case in which coronavirus disease 2019 infection led to immunosuppression and secondary bacterial infection, resulting in skin ulceration and eventual removal of the SBI. This case highlights the potential complications of long-term use of SBI and the need for careful postoperative monitoring.
Authors
- Izumi Kinoshita
- Toshihiro Saeki
- Shinichi Sezaki
- Yoshika Nagata
- Takahisa Fujikawa
Institutions
- Kokura Memorial Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75556
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00