Observation on women with breast implants
Vasey, F.B.
Journal of the Florida Medical Association 82(5): 348-351
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-4148 PMID: 7602307 Document Number: 443137
The controversy over silicone breast implants continues. This review considers evidence on both sides of the issue. Clinical observations suggests consistent chronic fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, lymphadenopathy, peripheral neuritis and bladder dysfunction syndrome. Epidemiologic studies of defined connective tissue diseases do not show an association, but some studies show a statistical increase in prevalence of symptoms. The author believes symptomatic women should consider having the breast implants removed and not replaced.