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Cancer and Reconstruction

Current Practice Among Plastic Surgeons of Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Closed-Suction Drains in Breast Reconstruction: Experience, Evidence, and Implications for Postoperative Care

Phillips BT, Wang ED, Mirrer J, et al (Stony Brook Univ Med Ctr, NY; Stony Brook Univ School of Medicine, NY) Ann Plast Surg 66:460-465, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Despite their widespread use, there are no evidence-based guidelines on the management of closed-suction drains or antibiotics in postmastectomy breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to assess consensus and variation in postoperative care among plastic surgeons.

Methods

The authors designed and administered a self-reported, anonymous survey to 4669 American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons members in October 2009.

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