The Impact of Postoperative Infection on Revision Procedures in Breast Reconstruction: A Marketscan Database Analysis

Aesthetic complications, such as capsular contracture and soft tissue contour defects, hinder the desired outcomes of breast reconstruction. As subclinical infection is a prevailing theory behind capsular contracture, we investigated how postoperative infections impact these issues and revision procedures.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research