Recurrent Silicone Embolism Syndrome requiring VA ECMO

Recurrent Silicone Embolism Syndrome requiring VA ECMO

The illegal use of liquid silicone in injectable procedures has been on the rise for the last few years. While originally thought to be an inert material, today, silicone is associated with several inflammatory complications-including Silicone Embolism Syndrome (SES). SES is the most dreaded complic...

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Main Authors: Nikhil Madan, Umair Khan, Anthony Martins, Gabriela Andries, John Matthews, Vipul Patel, Gautam Visveswaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Silicone embolism syndrome
ECMO
Case report
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007121002380

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