Abstract

PENA CABUS, G.. Triboelectric charges and breast implant symptomatic contamination. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2007, vol.33, n.4, pp.209-213. ISSN 1989-2055.

An incidental finding of static energy upon the surface of a breast implant, generated a systematic search that led to a link between triboelectric charges and symptomatic periprosthetic infection.  Breast implants are industrial elastomers that may result with electrostatic charges on its surface. Its propper resistivity allows silicone to maintain enough static that atracts and adheres particulate matter to become surface contamination with periprosthetic tissue reaction. Recognition of this particular physical property and its clinical implications allows for safer conditions of practice. We review microbiology involved in periprosthetic capsular formation and infection by "biofilm" producer bacteria.

Keywords : Mammary implants; static energy; contamination.

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