Bacterial biofilm associated with a case of capsular contracture

Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of implant-based breast augmentation. Despite its prevalence, the etiology of capsular contracture remains controversial although the surface texture of the breast implant, the anatomical position of the prosthesis and the presence of bacterial biofilm could be considered trigger factors. In fact, all medical implants are susceptible to bacterial colonization and biofilm formation. The present study demonstrated the presence of microbial biofilm constituted by cocci in a breast implant obtained from a patient with Baker grade II capsular contracture. This suggests that subclinical infection can be present and involved in low grade capsular contracture.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2018

Erschienen:

2018

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:41

Enthalten in:

The new microbiologica - 41(2018), 3 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 238-241

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Conte, Maria Pia [VerfasserIn]
Superti, Fabiana [VerfasserIn]
Moio, Mariagrazia [VerfasserIn]
Ammendolia, Maria Grazia [VerfasserIn]
Longhi, Catia [VerfasserIn]
Aleandri, Marta [VerfasserIn]
Marazzato, Massimiliano [VerfasserIn]
Goldoni, Paola [VerfasserIn]
Parisi, Paola [VerfasserIn]
Borab, Zachary [VerfasserIn]
Palamara, Anna Teresa [VerfasserIn]
Carlesimo, Bruno [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Campylobacter coli
Campylobacter jejuni
Case Reports
Colistin
Diarrhea
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 08.11.2018

Date Revised 08.11.2018

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM285192388