Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of implant-based breast augmentation. Despite its prevalence, the etiology of capsular contracture remains controversial although the surface texture of the breast implant, the anatomical position of the prosthesis and the presence of bacterial biofilm could be considered trigger factors. In fact, all medical implants are susceptible to bacterial colonization and biofilm formation. The present study demonstrated the presence of microbial biofilm constituted by cocci in a breast implant obtained from a patient with Baker grade II capsular contracture. This suggests that subclinical infection can be present and involved in low-grade capsular contracture.

Bacterial biofilm associated with a case of capsular contracture / Conte, Maria Pia; Superti, Fabiana; Moio, Mariagrazia; Grazia Ammendolia, Maria; Longhi, Catia; Aleandri, Marta; Marazzato, Massimiliano; Goldoni, Paola; Parisi, Paola; Borab, Zachary; Palamara, ANNA TERESA; Carlesimo, Bruno. - In: NEW MICROBIOLOGICA. - ISSN 1121-7138. - ELETTRONICO. - 41:3(2018), pp. 238-241.

Bacterial biofilm associated with a case of capsular contracture

Maria Pia Conte
Primo
;
Catia Longhi;Marta Aleandri;Massimiliano Marazzato;Paola Goldoni;Paola Parisi;Anna Teresa Palamara
Penultimo
;
Bruno Carlesimo
Ultimo
2018

Abstract

Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of implant-based breast augmentation. Despite its prevalence, the etiology of capsular contracture remains controversial although the surface texture of the breast implant, the anatomical position of the prosthesis and the presence of bacterial biofilm could be considered trigger factors. In fact, all medical implants are susceptible to bacterial colonization and biofilm formation. The present study demonstrated the presence of microbial biofilm constituted by cocci in a breast implant obtained from a patient with Baker grade II capsular contracture. This suggests that subclinical infection can be present and involved in low-grade capsular contracture.
2018
colistin; campylobacter jejuni; campylobacter coli; diarrhea
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Bacterial biofilm associated with a case of capsular contracture / Conte, Maria Pia; Superti, Fabiana; Moio, Mariagrazia; Grazia Ammendolia, Maria; Longhi, Catia; Aleandri, Marta; Marazzato, Massimiliano; Goldoni, Paola; Parisi, Paola; Borab, Zachary; Palamara, ANNA TERESA; Carlesimo, Bruno. - In: NEW MICROBIOLOGICA. - ISSN 1121-7138. - ELETTRONICO. - 41:3(2018), pp. 238-241.
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