Biopolymers and acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with administration of biopolymers, a path to perfection or death: A Case report

Sergio G. Monasterios-López, Martín A Ríos-Ayala,  Carmen M Hernández-Cárdenas, Gustavo Lugo-Goytia, Jaritzy G Lagunez-Caramón

Abstract

Biopolymers are synthetic macromolecules that can cause multiple complications, both local and systemic, which can manifest immediately or years later. Complications of biopolymer administration are increasingly common. They can present as silicone embolization syndrome (SES), pneumonitis, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, and in their most severe form as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Keywords: Biopolymers, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Pneumonitis, Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, Acute respiratory failure

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