Current Practice Among Plastic Surgeons of Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Closed-Suction Drains in Breast Reconstruction

Abstract

These results demonstrate a consensus for drain use, drain removal, and preoperative antibiotic administration. There was no consensus for number or type of drain used, postoperative antibiotic use, shower restrictions, and use of acellular dermal matrix. Our results further emphasize the need for evidence-based postoperative-care guidelines specific to breast reconstruction.