Table 3.
Comparison of Characteristics of Women With and Without BII
| Characteristic | BII | No BII | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total patients | 29 (14.7) | 168 (85.3) | — |
| Total implants removed | 51 (16.8) | 252 (83.2) | — |
| Age (years) | 50.6 [12.3] | 52.3 [11.1] | 0.475 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.4 [4.7] | 25.1 [4.7] | 0.768 |
| Smoker | 7 (24.1) | 44 (27.3) | 0.721 |
| Allergies | 17 (58.6) | 64 (38.3) | 0.040 |
| Breast cancer therapy | |||
| Radiation therapy | 5 (17.2) | 41 (25.6) | 0.333 |
| Chemotherapy | 6 (27.3) | 60 (39.5) | 0.069 |
| Hormone therapy | 1 (3.6) | 41 (27.0) | 0.007 |
| Immunotherapy | 2 (7.1) | 9 (5.9) | 0.682 |
| Implant reason | |||
| Cosmetic | 13 (44.8) | 54 (32.1) | 0.183 |
| Reconstruction | 16 (55.2) | 114 (67.9) | |
| Implant type | |||
| Silicone filled | 29 (100.0) | 141 (91.6) | 0.226 |
| Saline filled | 0 (0.0) | 13 (8.3) | |
| Previous implant exchange | 10 (34.5) | 42 (25.0) | 0.537 |
| Implant rupture | 11 (40.7) | 34 (20.7) | 0.023 |
| Time implant in situ (months) | 101.0 [58.6] | 102.8 [103.8] | 0.875 |
| Total exposure to implants (months) | 146.5 [109.0] | 127.5 [127.0] | 0.450 |
| Total exposure to implants (months) | 146.5 [109.0] | 127.5 [127.0] | 0.450 |
Values are n (%) or mean [standard deviation]. BII, breast implant illness.