COVID-associated complications after reconstructive breast surgery: a retrospective cohort study.

J M BubbermanJ ClaessenM M W FeijenM A J Meesters-CabergS M J Van KuijkR R W J Van der HulstStefania M H Tuinder

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2023)

Perioperative COVID-infection increases susceptibility to complicated wound healing after reconstructive breast surgery. A possible explanation lies in the dysregulation of haemostasis by the virus, and its direct effects on microvasculature. A hypercoagulable state results. We recommend to postpone elective breast surgery for 4-6 weeks after COVID-19 infection. Also, precautionary measures remain important to minimize the risk of perioperative COVID-19 infection.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
patients undergoing
surgical site infection
cardiac surgery
sars cov
percutaneous coronary intervention
acute coronary syndrome
coronary artery disease
preterm birth
gestational age