Candida albicans infection of bilateral polyurethane-coated silicone gel breast implants

Zahid B.M. Niazi, C. Andrew Salzberg, Marisa Montecalvo

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Abstract

We present a report of bilateral Candida albicans infection of polyurethane-coated silicone gel prostheses and an acute onset of unilateral capsular contracture 4 years after breast augmentation. The patient was treated by removal of implants, antibiotic irrigation of the capsule cavities, and immediate replacement with new implants. Following histopathologic diagnosis, the patient was treated with a course of fluconazole and remains symptom free at the 12-month follow-up.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-93
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Plastic Surgery
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1996
Externally publishedYes

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