Nipple shields and antibiotic prophylaxis in skin and nipple sparing risk reducing mastectomies —a multi-centre study

ConclusionsNipple shields are essential to reduce the risk of infection. Povidone-iodine is satisfactory for preparation in our cohort. Prophylactic antibiotics are indicated on induction.Level of Evidence: Level III, risk/prognostic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research