From Cosmetic Surgery to Critical Care: Clinical Mimicry of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Following Gluteal Augmentation Surgery.

Gluteal augmentation surgery, commonly known as the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), has become increasingly popular and is offered at numerous surgical centers. Typically performed on an outpatient basis, the procedure takes less than four hours, making it an appealing option for many patients. However, BBL is associated with multiple complications, some of which can be severe, resulting in high mortality rates.

A Step towards understanding coronary artery disease: a complication in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a relatively rare disease with increasing incidence trends. Cardiovascular disease is a significant complication in IPF patients due to the role of common proatherogenic immune mediators. The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in IPF and the association between these distinct pathologies with overlapping pathophysiology remain less studied.