Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Salvage with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: An Evaluation of Outcomes.

Shahnur AhmedLuci HulsmanFolasade ImeokpariaKandice LudwigCarla FisherRavinder BambaRachel DanforthR Jason VonDerHaarMary E LesterAladdin H Hassanein

Published in: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open (2024)

A breast implant salvage pathway with infected device removal, NPWTi-d placement, and early TE/implant replacement was successful in 81.3%. Patients experienced 132 less implant-free days and faster time to final reconstruction.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
end stage renal disease
breast reconstruction
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
bone marrow
skeletal muscle
surgical site infection