A Serious Complication of Illicit Silicone Injections: Latent Silicone Embolization Syndrome after Incision and Drainage of Local Injection Site.

Background: Silicone embolization syndrome, a serious adverse effect of illicit silicone injections by laypersons, occurs when silicone particles enter the circulation and shower the lungs and other vital organs.

Methods: We review the literature on silicone embolization syndrome and describe a unique case of the syndrome that developed after a latent period of several months, upon surgical debridement of an injection site abscess.

Results: In the scientific literature, silicone embolization syndrome has been well described and multiple presentations have been delineated.

Mechanisms and future directions for prevention of vein graft failure in coronary bypass surgery.

Coronary artery bypass grafting has been utilized as a beneficial treatment for myocardial ischemic disease for over three decades. Failure of coronary artery venous grafts occurs at a substantial rate and has a large impact on two main endpoints, survival and quality of life. An exhaustive amount of basic research has been generated to delineate possible mechanisms responsible for graft failure and modalities to prevent its occurrence.