Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Silicone Injection
Background: The use of silicone for synthetic enhancement in cosmetic procedures has been established for decades but is questionable in safety as it is associated with a range of possible complications. Incidental injection of this polymer into the venous system is not uncommon and can result in th...
Main Authors: | Carolyn Frances Molina, Zachary Paul Retalis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2019-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Medical Students |
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Online Access: | http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/367 |
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