Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: Regimens and Outcomes.

Edward H LiuMary TongGrace Y KimForough FarrokhyarArianna Dal Cin

Published in: Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) (2021)

Overall infection rate and risk factors for infections are in keeping with current literature. Prescribing one week of postoperative antibiotic was found to be associated with a higher incidence of SSI compared to a more prolonged antibiotic regimen.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
primary care
systematic review
patients undergoing
risk factors
emergency department
type diabetes
surgical site infection
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
study protocol