Implant-based procedures are the most commonly performed method for postmastectomy
breast reconstruction. While donor-site morbidity is low, these procedures are associated …

Background: The literature reports overall complication rates in breast reconstruction to be
as high as 60 percent. Infection rates can exceed 20 percent, much higher than anticipated …

Background: Despite their widespread use, there are no evidence-based guidelines on the
management of closed-suction drains or antibiotics in postmastectomy breast reconstruction …

Introduction As a result of increasing use of implant-based breast reconstruction,
complications such as infection are being encountered more frequently. Surgical Site …

Methods A retrospective chart review was performed to identify all immediate, tissue
expander–based breast reconstruction patients using acellular dermal matrix. Time to first …

Background: Periprosthetic infection remains a frustrating and costly complication of breast
reconstruction with tissue expanders. Although some specific steps have been previously …

Background: The risk of surgical site infection (SSI) for breast surgery in patients without
additional risk factors is low, below 5%. Evidence shows the risk of SSI is significantly …

Introduction: Reported infection rates in breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix
(ADM) can exceed 31%. Prophylactic antibiotics remain controversial due to the absence of …

Background Infection is the most significant complication in implant-based breast
reconstruction, potentially leading to reconstructive failure. We hypothesized that …

Background Postsurgical complications have been an increasing concern for hospitals,
particularly in light of payment reform. The costs to the health care system are increasing in …