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Invited Discussion on: Management of Expander and Implant Associated Infections in Breast Reconstruction

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The author presents an objective review on “Management of Expander and Implant Associated Infections in Breast Reconstruction,” discussing different points related to this subject, such as infection definition, identification of risk factors, related microorganisms, surgical techniques, preventive measures, antibiotic prophylaxis and therapy. Flaws in methodologies are identified and points of discrepancy in data and treatment results from previously published studies are pointed out, with discussion of possible causes for these inconsistencies.

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Souto, L.R.M. Invited Discussion on: Management of Expander and Implant Associated Infections in Breast Reconstruction. Aesth Plast Surg 44, 2083–2088 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-020-01974-x

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