Molecular Mechanisms Associated With Breast Implant Complications
Indiana University
Summary
Bacterial biofilms cause implant failures, chronic inflammation, and immune polarization. The study investigates the possible role of bacterial biofilm as a factor in the etiology of Breast Implant Illness. Three patient cohorts will be studied (A) Subjects with breast implant with BII manifestations (B) Subjects with breast implants without BII manifestations (C) Subjects without breast implants who underwent breast surgery procedure. Blood, surgically discarded tissue, implants, and associated capsules will be collected through this protocol.
Description
Breast implants were first introduced in 1962. It is estimated that 10 million women worldwide, including three million Americans have breast implants. There has been increased identification of patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms related to their implants. For breast implants, these symptoms are often associated with autoimmune and connective tissue disorders (CTD) and have been referred to as Breast Implant Illness (BII). A growing number of patients 30,000 annually are seeking to have their breast implants removed. In view of the implant associated complications, the US Food a…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria for breast implant subjects: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * Undergoing removal of breast implant * Willing and able to comply with protocol instructions Inclusion Criteria for subjects undergoing breast surgeries (other than implant removal) * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * Undergoing breast surgery * Willing and able to comply with protocol instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are deemed unable to understand the procedures, risks, and benefits of the study, (i.e., unable to provide informed consent) * Pregnant females * Immunodeficienc…
Locations (3)
- IU Health North HospitalCarmel, Indiana
- Meridian Plastic SurgeonsCarmel, Indiana
- IU Health Methodist HospitalIndianapolis, Indiana