Beyond the Posts: Analyzing Breast Implant Illness Discourse With Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning.

Journal: Aesthetic surgery journal
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Breast implant illness (BII) is a spectrum of symptoms some people attribute to breast implants. Although causality remains unproven, patient interest has grown significantly. Understanding patient perceptions of BII on social media is crucial because these platforms increasingly influence healthcare decisions.

Authors

  • Arman J Fijany
  • Cole A Holan
  • Anthony E Bishay
  • Michael J Boctor
  • Lisandro Montorfano
    Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • Ronnie N Mubang
  • Aparna Vijayasekaran
  • Jorys Martinez-Jorge
  • Christin A Harless
  • Wesley P Thayer
  • Lauren M Connor
  • William C Lineaweaver
  • Elizabeth D Slater