Open AccessRecurrent complications of PAAG implants during lactation
Author(s) -
Anita G. Bourke,
Chaitra Jose
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2017-219688
Subject(s) - medicine , breastfeeding , breast enlargement , lactation , surgery , breast feeding , breast augmentation , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , implant , pediatrics , biology , genetics
A 35-year-old lactating woman with pre-existing polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) implants for 10 years presented on numerous occasions following both her pregnancies with bilateral recurrent breast infection, pain and finally massive breast enlargement with a ruptured galactocoele necessitating surgical intervention. As the safety of PAAG for the breastfeeding baby is not known, breastfeeding with PAAG implants is not recommended.