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November 27, 2009Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Independent Risk Factors for Infection in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction

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SFStacey H. FrancisKaiser PermanenteRRR.L. RubergThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterKSKurt StevensonBoise State University

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Implication

Clinical study identifies key infection risks in tissue expander breast reconstruction, highlighting the need for tailored patient counseling and alternative reconstructive approaches.

Key Points

  • Identify independent patient characteristics associated with an increased risk of infection following tissue expander breast reconstruction.
  • Evaluated clinical characteristics and complication rates among individuals undergoing tissue expansion for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
  • Specific baseline patient characteristics correlate significantly with higher rates of reconstructive surgical site infections.
  • Identified risk factors warrant targeted preoperative counseling and consideration of alternative reconstructive modalities to optimize surgical outcomes.

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Francis et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd4cc67808b00a4799c6dchttps://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0b013e3181bf80aa
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