Prepectoral versus Submuscular Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Matched-Pair Comparison of Outcomes
Talwar A, Lanni M, Ryan I, Kodali P, Bernstein E, McAuliffe P, Broach R, Serletti J, Butler P, Fosnot J. Prepectoral versus Submuscular Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Matched-Pair Comparison of Outcomes. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2023, 153: 281e-290e. PMID: 37159266, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast reconstructionPrepectoral ImplantSecondary reconstructionSubmuscular reconstructionClinical outcomesSubmuscular implantsCapsular contracturePrepectoral reconstructionImplant-based breast reconstructionSurgical site infectionLarge academic medical centerSurgical site occurrenceAcademic medical centerMean followDeep infectionSite infectionNegative infectionsPostoperative differencesAntibiotic managementAnimation deformityMedical CenterCohort analysisExplantationInfectionPropensity scorePostoperative Antibiotics Following Reduction Mammaplasty Does Not Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infection
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