En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms

Introduction: ASIA syndrome is the abbreviation for the adjuvant-induced autoimmune syndrome, a syndrome that encompasses autoimmune diseases triggered by silicone and other substances. Evidence shows the association of silicone breast implant with ASIA syndrome. The silicone prosthesis explant is a...

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Main Author: Ricardo Eustachio de Miranda
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Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2020-12-01
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2838/en_v35n4a08.pdf
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description Introduction: ASIA syndrome is the abbreviation for the adjuvant-induced autoimmune syndrome, a syndrome that encompasses autoimmune diseases triggered by silicone and other substances. Evidence shows the association of silicone breast implant with ASIA syndrome. The silicone prosthesis explant is an essential resource in treating ASIA syndrome; however, there are few studies analyzing the improvement in symptoms and the quality of life that surgery can provide. Methods: Fifteen patients with ASIA syndrome who underwent breast implant prosthesis and reconstruction with mastopexy were analyzed. During the 12-month followup, they were assessed for symptom evolution and, through the Breast-Q® questionnaire, for quality of life. Results: The most common symptoms, such as myalgia, arthralgia, chronic fatigue, dry skin, and hair, were improved in more than 80% of patients operated on after 12 months of followup. There was an improvement in the quality of life after the surgical procedure when compared to the preoperative. Conclusion: Breast prosthesis explants in patients with ASIA syndrome seem to be associated with improved quality of life and decreased symptoms related to the syndrome.
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spelling doaj-art-2d470dbb8a0040b7af15ca6874c773da2025-08-20T03:33:18ZengThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica1983-51752177-12352020-12-01350442743110.5935/2177-1235.2020RBCP0076En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptomsRicardo Eustachio de Miranda0Private Clinic, Plastic Surgery, São Paulo, SP, BrazilIntroduction: ASIA syndrome is the abbreviation for the adjuvant-induced autoimmune syndrome, a syndrome that encompasses autoimmune diseases triggered by silicone and other substances. Evidence shows the association of silicone breast implant with ASIA syndrome. The silicone prosthesis explant is an essential resource in treating ASIA syndrome; however, there are few studies analyzing the improvement in symptoms and the quality of life that surgery can provide. Methods: Fifteen patients with ASIA syndrome who underwent breast implant prosthesis and reconstruction with mastopexy were analyzed. During the 12-month followup, they were assessed for symptom evolution and, through the Breast-Q® questionnaire, for quality of life. Results: The most common symptoms, such as myalgia, arthralgia, chronic fatigue, dry skin, and hair, were improved in more than 80% of patients operated on after 12 months of followup. There was an improvement in the quality of life after the surgical procedure when compared to the preoperative. Conclusion: Breast prosthesis explants in patients with ASIA syndrome seem to be associated with improved quality of life and decreased symptoms related to the syndrome.http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2838/en_v35n4a08.pdfautoimmune diseasesbreast diseasesmammoplastybreast implantquality of lifeoutcome measures reported by the patient
spellingShingle Ricardo Eustachio de Miranda
En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
autoimmune diseases
breast diseases
mammoplasty
breast implant
quality of life
outcome measures reported by the patient
title En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms
title_full En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms
title_fullStr En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms
title_full_unstemmed En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms
title_short En bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of ASIA syndrome symptoms
title_sort en bloc explant of silicone breast prostheses and quality of life and evolution of asia syndrome symptoms
topic autoimmune diseases
breast diseases
mammoplasty
breast implant
quality of life
outcome measures reported by the patient
url http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2838/en_v35n4a08.pdf
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