Abstract
Breast implant infections and their associated inflammatory response can have severe consequences, such as the loss of the prosthesis and cavity, or extensive scarring. Negative pressure wound therapy has been indicated for the management of implant infections. This report describes situations where negative pressure wound therapy was used in conjunction with instillation therapy to treat breast implant infections. The findings showed that the application of these techniques accelerated the treatment of the infections and, most importantly, maintained the breast cavity for future reconstruction.
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Cheong, J.Y., Goltsman, D. & Warrier, S. A New Method of Salvaging Breast Reconstruction After Breast Implant Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Instillation. Aesth Plast Surg 40, 745–748 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-016-0668-z
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