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Perez A, Baumann DP, Viola GM. Reconstructive breast implant-related infections: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and pearls of wisdom. J Infect 2024; 89:106197. [PMID: 38879134 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Implant-based reconstructions are increasingly utilized following mastectomy in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. However, these implants are associated with a high rate of infection, which is a major complication that can lead to implant removal, delay in adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy, and increase in health care costs. Early clinical signs and symptoms of infection, such as erythema, warmth, and tenderness, are challenging to discern from expected postsurgical responses. Furthermore, when atypical features are present or the patient's condition does not improve on adequate antimicrobials, the clinician should be prompted to consider an alternative noninfectious etiology. Herein we highlight the key elements of the preventive, diagnostic, and multidisciplinary therapeutic approach to salvaging the infected breast implant; review several infectious disease mimickers; and provide many pearls of wisdom that the practicing clinician must be familiar with and be able to manage in an effective and successful manner.
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- Alejandro Perez
- Departments of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and Employee Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Departments of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Departments of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and Employee Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Tian WM, Rames JD, Schroeder BE, Dunworth K, Yi VN, Tran M, Gallagher J, Bachelder R, Hollenbeck ST. Perceptions of Surgical Drains among Breast Reconstruction Patients and Health Care Staff: A Qualitative Survey Study. J Reconstr Microsurg 2024. [PMID: 38782029 DOI: 10.1055/a-2332-0444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical drains are a key component for recovery in breast reconstruction procedures. However, they are often cumbersome and carry a risk of infection with prolonged use. We aimed to develop a more thorough understanding of patient and health care provider perspectives on surgical drains, to inform future efforts in improving the breast reconstruction patient experience. METHODS Twenty-nine breast reconstruction patients and eight plastic surgery providers were recruited to complete surveys focused on surgical drains. Likert scales ranging from 1 to 5 were developed to gauge how bothersome drains felt, as well as concern for infection. Ordinal variable and categorical multiple-choice analyses were applied as appropriate. RESULTS Fifteen (51.7%) patients underwent implant-based breast reconstruction, and 14 (48.3%) patients underwent autologous breast reconstruction. The most common duration of drain placement was 2 weeks (N = 13). The surgical site infection (SSI) rate requiring antibiotics was 28% (N = 8). On a scale of 1 to 5, both patients (median = 3) and providers (median = 2.5) viewed drains as bothersome. Patients were "frequently" concerned about infection risk (median = 3). Other high-frequency patient concerns included general pain and discomfort. CONCLUSION Surgical drains are a common component of breast reconstruction procedures and are viewed as cumbersome by both patients and providers. Patients expressed concerns about drain site pain, discomfort, and tugging on clothing. Patients and providers both believed that drains could contribute to SSI. Overall, these data provide insight to drive future improvements in the patient drain experience.
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- William M Tian
- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Fakoya A, Afolabi A, Ayandipo O, Makanjuola O, Adepoju O, Ajagbe O, Afuwape OO. A Comparison of Chlorhexidine-Alcohol and Povidone-Iodine-Alcohol on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection. Cureus 2024; 16:e51901. [PMID: 38333453 PMCID: PMC10849996 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection (SSI) persists as a global challenge, accounting for 20%-25% of all healthcare-associated infections. The SSI rate has been reported to range from 2.5% to 41.9%. Skin preparation with acceptable antiseptic preparations has a high recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control as an SSI preventive measure. AIM The aim was to compare the efficacy of 10% povidone-iodine in 70% isopropyl alcohol with 2% chlorhexidine in 70% isopropyl alcohol in preventing SSI. METHOD This prospective randomized study included patients who were followed up for 30 days looking for SSI. Swabs were taken from wounds that developed SSI. A culture of all swabs was done. RESULT One hundred and fifty-three patients were recruited into the study. Overall, eight (5.23%) of the 153 patients developed SSI. The SSI rate in clean wounds was 2.6%, while the SSI rate in clean-contaminated wounds was 7.9%. No statistically significant difference was found (p=0.141) between the two groups.
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- Surgery/General Surgery, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NGA
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Sattar AK, Masroor T, Martins RS, Zahid N, Shahzad H, Soomro R, Saleem O, Vohra LM, Zeeshan S, Ashfaq MA, Khan I, Nadeem R, Fatima N, Qureshi AA, Amersi FF, Mahmood SF. Impact of Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Surgical Site Infections Rates After Mastectomy with Drains but Without Immediate Reconstruction: A Multicenter, Double-Blinded, Randomized Control Superiority Trial. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:5965-5973. [PMID: 37462826 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13887-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is no consensus on the use of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) after mastectomy with indwelling drains. We explored the utility of continued PAP in reducing surgical site infection (SSI) rates after mastectomy without immediate reconstruction and with indwelling drains. PATIENTS AND METHODS A multicenter, two-armed, randomized control superiority trial was conducted in Pakistan. We enrolled all consenting adult patients undergoing mastectomy without immediate reconstruction. All patients received a single preoperative dose of cephalexin within 60 min of incision, and postoperatively were randomized to receive either continued PAP using cephalexin (intervention) or a placebo (control) for the duration of indwelling, closed-suction drains. The primary outcome was the development of SSI within 30 days and 90 days postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included study-drug-associated adverse events. Intention-to-treat analysis was performed using multivariable Cox regression. RESULTS A total of 369 patients, 180 (48.8%) in the intervention group and 189 (51.2%) in the control group, were included in the final analysis. Overall cumulative SSI rates were 3.5% at 30 days and 4.6% at 90 days postoperatively. PAP was not associated with SSI reduction at 30 (hazard ratio, HR 1.666 [95% confidence interval CI 0.515-5.385]) or 90 (1.575 [0.558-4.448]) days postoperatively, or with study-drug-associated adverse effects (0.529 [0.196-1.428]). CONCLUSIONS Continuing antibiotic prophylaxis for the duration of indwelling drains after mastectomy without immediate reconstruction offers no additional benefit in terms of SSI reduction. There is a need to update existing guidelines to provide clearer recommendations regarding use of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis after mastectomy in the setting of indwelling drains.
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- Abida K Sattar
- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, JFK University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Edison, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Taha N, Rahman S, Kilshaw A. The Efficacy of Antiseptic Treatment of Surgical Drains on Bacterial Colonisation and Surgical Site Infection Post Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e41585. [PMID: 37559847 PMCID: PMC10407596 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication in women with post-operative drains following breast surgery, with the risk being as high as 19%. The authors aimed to conduct the first meta-analysis to determine the efficacy of antiseptic treatment of drains to reduce the incidence of infections by comparing it to drains with no antiseptic coating. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed with an extensive search of the electronic databases retrieving 114 articles. Four articles met the inclusion criteria. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of SSIs and secondary outcome measures included the incidence of bacterial colonisation in the bulb fluid and drain tube. The incidence of SSIs was significantly lower in the antiseptic group compared to the control (CI 95% 0.09 - 0.82, p = 0.02). In addition, there was a lower incidence of colonisation from both the bulb fluid and drain tube with P values of < 0.00001 and P < 0.0001 respectively. The authors report the first meta-analysis within the literature showing the efficacy of antiseptic treatment of surgical drains on colonisation and SSIs following breast surgery. More high-quality trials are recommended to further the current evidence base.
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- Nadia Taha
- Plastic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, GBR
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- Plastic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, GBR
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Montemurro P, Gupta T. It Is Time to Resolve the Dilemma and Move Away From Using Drains in Primary Breast Augmentation. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2023; 5:ojad048. [PMID: 37457442 PMCID: PMC10339086 DOI: 10.1093/asjof/ojad048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Background Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedures, yet there has been no consensus on the use of drains. While some surgeons believe in using them due to fear of complications or because they were taught in a conventional manner, the authors present their experience of performing breast surgery without the use of drains. Objectives To study whether performing breast augmentation without the use of drains is safe. Methods Anthropometric details and complications of all the consecutive primary breast augmentation patients performed by a single surgeon from 2009 to 2022 were collected and analyzed. In none of these patients, drains were used. Results A total of 429 (21%) patients were lost to follow-up and only those 1617 patients with a minimum follow-up of 6 months were included in this study. The mean age of the study group was 29.8 years with a mean BMI of 24.68. Mean follow-up was 16.24 months. Hematoma occurred in 15 patients (0.92%), seroma in 12 (0.74%), explantation due to infection in 3 patients (0.18%), and capsular contracture in 44 patients (2.72%). All these complications were in the lower range of complications of breast augmentation reported in the literature. Conclusions Unwarranted use of drains in breast augmentation should be avoided as it does not seemingly prevent the complications of breast augmentation surgery. Instead, it may increase the chances of infection, pain, and discomfort, and prolong the antibiotic coverage, and hence put an additional overall financial burden on the patient. Level of Evidence 4
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- Paolo Montemurro
- Corresponding Author: Dr Paolo Montemurro, Storängsvägen 10, 11452 Stockholm, Sweden. E-mail: ; Instagram: @paolomontemurro; Twitter: @p_montemurro
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Hong P, Kang JK, Hwang SH, Lee KA. Feasibility of Imaging Modalities Combined with a Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant in Korean Women. Gels 2023; 9:232. [PMID: 36975681 PMCID: PMC10048096 DOI: 10.3390/gels9030232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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With the occurrence of breast implant crises in Korea, it has become increasingly important to detect complications earlier in patients receiving a device. We have therefore combined imaging modalities with an implant-based augmentation mammaplasty. In this study, we assessed the short-term treatment outcomes and safety of the Motiva ErgonomixTM Round SilkSurface (Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., Alajuela, Costa Rica) in Korean women. A total of 87 women (n = 87) were included in the current study. We compared preoperative anthropometric measurements between the right side and the left side of the breast. Moreover, we also compared the thickness of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and the pectoralis major measured on a breast ultrasound preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. Furthermore, we analyzed the incidences of postoperative complications and the cumulative complication-free survival. Preoperatively, there was a significant difference in the distance from the nipple to the midline between the left and right side of the breast (p = 0.000). Both sides of the breast showed significant differences in the thickness of the pectoralis major preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively (p = 0.000). A total of 11 cases (12.6%) of postoperative complications occurred; these included five cases (5.7%) of early seroma, two cases (2.3%) of infection, two cases (2.3%) of rippling, one case (1.1%) of hematoma and one case (1.1%) of capsular contracture. Time-to-events were estimated at 386.68 ± 27.79 days (95% CI 334.11-439.27). Here, we describe our experience with imaging modalities in combination with the Motiva ErgonomixTM Round SilkSurface in Korean women.
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- Pa Hong
- Department of Radiology, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sunkyunkwan University School of Medicine (SKKU-SOM), Changwon 51353, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju 63241, Republic of Korea
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- AVANT Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, Seoul 06038, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan 48108, Republic of Korea
- Korean Academic Association of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Seoul 04146, Republic of Korea
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Ramos-Méndez J, Park C, Sharma M. Dosimetric characterization of single- and dual-port temporary tissue expanders for postmastectomy radiotherapy using Monte Carlo methods. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1124838. [PMID: 37143943 PMCID: PMC10151677 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1124838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Purpose The aim of this work was two-fold: a) to assess two treatment planning strategies for accounting CT artifacts introduced by temporary tissue-expanders (TTEs); b) to evaluate the dosimetric impact of two commercially available and one novel TTE. Methods The CT artifacts were managed using two strategies. 1) Identifying the metal in the RayStation treatment planning software (TPS) using image window-level adjustments, delineate a contour enclosing the artifact, and setting the density of the surrounding voxels to unity (RS1). 2) Registering a geometry template with dimensions and materials from the TTEs (RS2). Both strategies were compared for DermaSpan, AlloX2, and AlloX2-Pro TTEs using Collapsed Cone Convolution (CCC) in RayStation TPS, Monte Carlo simulations (MC) using TOPAS, and film measurements. Wax slab phantoms with metallic ports and breast phantoms with TTEs balloons were made and irradiated with a 6 MV AP beam and partial arc, respectively. Dose values along the AP direction calculated with CCC (RS2) and TOPAS (RS1 and RS2) were compared with film measurements. The impact in dose distributions was evaluated with RS2 by comparing TOPAS simulations with and without the metal port. Results For the wax slab phantoms, the dose differences between RS1 and RS2 were 0.5% for DermaSpan and AlloX2 but 3% for AlloX2-Pro. From TOPAS simulations of RS2, the impact in dose distributions caused by the magnet attenuation was (6.4 ± 0.4) %, (4.9 ± 0.7)%, and (2.0 ± 0.9)% for DermaSpan, AlloX2, and AlloX2-Pro, respectively. With breast phantoms, maximum differences in DVH parameters between RS1 and RS2 were as follows. For AlloX2 at the posterior region: (2.1 ± 1.0)%, (1.9 ± 1.0)% and (1.4 ± 1.0)% for D1, D10, and average dose, respectively. For AlloX2-Pro at the anterior region (-1.0 ± 1.0)%, (-0.6 ± 1.0)% and (-0.6 ± 1.0)% for D1, D10 and average dose, respectively. The impact in D10 caused by the magnet was at most (5.5 ± 1.0)% and (-0.8 ± 1.0)% for AlloX2 and AlloX2-Pro, respectively. Conclusion Two strategies for accounting for CT artifacts from three breast TTEs were assessed using CCC, MC, and film measurements. This study showed that the highest differences with respect to measurements occurred with RS1 and can be mitigated if a template with the actual port geometry and materials is used.
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Sattar AK, Shahzad H, Masroor T, Martins RS, Zahid N, Amersi FF. Practice Patterns of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy: A Survey of Members of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:6314-6322. [PMID: 35879481 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12223-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infections after breast surgery range from 1 to 16%. Both the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons guidelines lack clarity on postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) after mastectomy. We surveyed the ASBrS membership to understand their practice patterns of AP after mastectomy and familiarity with ASBrS guidelines. METHODS A self-designed, 19-question survey was emailed to all 2934 ASBrS members. Information was obtained on the participants' training, familiarity with ASBrS guidelines, and practices of prescribing perioperative AP after mastectomy with/without reconstruction and with indwelling drains. RESULTS In total, 556 (19%) responses were analyzed. Half were fellowship-trained breast surgeons/surgical oncologists (50.2%), with 55.6% having practiced for > 15 years and 66.9% in community/private practice. Only 53.6% reported familiarity with ASBrS guidelines for perioperative AP. Most (> 90%) surgeons reported "always" placing drains after mastectomy and "always" prescribing preoperative AP. Postoperatively, preference for continuing AP in cases with drains in place varied by procedure: 7.7% when no reconstruction, 29.1% when autologous-only, and 52.5% when implant reconstruction. Academic surgeons were less likely than surgeons in community/private practice to continue postoperative AP, whether for the duration of indwelling drains (5.1% versus 9.4%) or even till 7 days postoperatively (0.6% versus 3.2%) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Surgeons uniformly adhere to ASBrS guidelines for preoperative AP. However, there is wide variation in AP postoperatively in patients with/without reconstruction and with indwelling drains. Our results highlight the need for high-quality evidence based on which guidelines must be updated, and the need to familiarize surgeons with current guidelines.
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- Abida K Sattar
- Department of Surgery, Link Building, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Link Building, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Sood A, Rudzinski JK, Spiess PE, Pettaway CA. The Acute Complications After Surgery for Penile Carcinoma and Strategies for Their Management: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Semin Oncol Nurs 2022; 38:151285. [PMID: 35597731 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2022.151285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the contemporary rates of 30-day complications after surgery for penile cancer and to discuss the currently used preventative and therapeutic practices aimed at mitigation of these postoperative adverse events. DATA SOURCES A systematic review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was performed, and studies reporting on the contemporary rates, nature, or management of acute complications following primary penile surgery or inguinal lymph node dissection for penile cancer were abstracted. Medline (PubMed) and EMBASE libraries were used to retrieve the articles published between January 1984 and December 2021 (n = 170 articles). Ultimately, 38 articles were included. The primary outcome of interest was 30-day (acute) postoperative complications, stratified by those associated with treatment of the primary penile lesion and those with inguinal lymph node dissection. Risk of bias assessment was undertaken. Special attention was paid to studies reporting management strategies for these complications. CONCLUSION This comprehensive review revealed that the quality of existing studies reporting on complications is poor and the risk of bias is high. Within these studies, the rates of acute complications following primary penile surgery and inguinal lymph node dissection ranged between 0% and 29.4% and 6% and 90%, respectively. More than 50% of these complications were wound related. Over the past two decades, several studies have reported on improved surgical techniques and protocolized postsurgical care pathways. Although the newer techniques have been associated with improved outcomes, the absolute rates of complications have remained high even in the most contemporary series. Therefore, there is an urgent need for health care providers and stakeholders to reach consensus regarding preoperative workup and medical optimization goals, stage appropriate therapies, and postoperative care pathways, as has been done for other malignancies associated with high morbidity. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Penile cancer is a disease of the elderly, and surgical management of the primary lesion or the groins is associated with a high rate of complications. Most complications are wound related. Meticulous surgical technique and careful postoperative monitoring with early intervention are keys to mitigating surgery-related morbidity. However, equally important is dissemination and adoption of these principles by all health care workers universally.
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- Akshay Sood
- Department of Urology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Urology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
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Sattar AK, Zahid N, Shahzad H, Soomro R, Saleem O, Mahmood SF. Impact of duration of antibiotic prophylaxis on rates of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients undergoing mastectomy without immediate reconstruction, comparing a single prophylactic dose versus continued antibiotic prophylaxis postoperatively: a multicentre, double-blinded randomised control trial protocol. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049572. [PMID: 34244280 PMCID: PMC8273486 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In breast surgeries, prophylactic antibiotics given before the surgical incision as per Joint Commission Surgical Care Improvement Project guidelines have been shown to decrease the rate of postoperative infections. There is, however, no clear consensus on postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing mastectomy with indwelling drains. This trial protocol proposes to study the difference in rates of surgical site infection (SSI) with or without continuation of postoperative antibiotics in patients undergoing mastectomy without immediate reconstruction and with indwelling drains. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this multicentre, double-blinded clinical trial, all patients undergoing mastectomy (without immediate reconstruction) will receive a single prophylactic dose of preoperative antibiotics at induction of anaesthesia and will then get randomised to either continue antibiotic prophylaxis or a placebo postoperatively, for the duration of indwelling drains. The primary and secondary outcomes will be development of an SSI and antibiotic-associated adverse effects, respectively. Data will be collected through a standard questionnaire by wound assessors. Intention-to-treat analysis will be carried out using STATA V.12. For categorical variables, frequencies and percentages will be assessed by χ2 test/Fisher's exact test as appropriate. The quantitative variables will be computed by their mean±SD or median (IQR) and will be assessed by independent t-test/Mann-Whitney test as appropriate. Unadjusted and adjusted relative risk with their 95% CI will be reported using Cox proportional regression. A p value of <0.05 will be considered statistically significant. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained from each site's Ethical Review Board. The study background and procedure will be explained to the study participants and informed consent will be obtained. Participation in the study is voluntary. All data will be deidentified and kept confidential. The study findings will be published in scientific media and authorship guidelines of International Committee of Medical Journal Editors will be followed. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04577846. (patient recruitment).
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- Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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Leppäpuska IM, Rannikko EH, Laukka M, Peuhu E, Veemaa R, Viitanen T, Koskivuo I, Hartiala P. Low TGF-β1 in Wound Exudate Predicts Surgical Site Infection After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection. J Surg Res 2021; 267:302-308. [PMID: 34175584 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Surgical site infection (SSI) after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for breast cancer increases morbidity and delays the onset of adjuvant treatment. Only a few studies have investigated the feasibility of wound exudate analysis in SSI prediction. This study assessed changes in cytokine levels in postsurgical wound exudate after ALND and examined their predictive value for the early diagnosis of SSI. METHODS An observational prospective pilot study was conducted in 47 patients with breast cancer undergoing ALND. Wound exudate samples were collected on the first and sixth postoperative days (POD). Interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-4, IL-10, IL-13, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) C and D levels were measured by immunoassay. Patients were followed to detect SSI. RESULTS SSI was diagnosed in 8/47 (17.0%) patients. Four SSI patients were hospitalized and treated with intravenous antibiotics. The concentration of TGF-β1 in wound exudate was significantly lower on POD#1 in the SSI group compared to the no SSI group (p=0.008). The receiving operator characteristics (ROC) curve for TGF-β1 showed an area under curve of 0.773 (p=0.0149) indicating good diagnostic potential. On POD#6, the concentration of TGF-β1 remained significantly lower (p=0.043) and the concentrations of IL-10 (p=0.000) and IL-1β (0.004) significantly higher in the SSI group compared to the no SSI group. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first study suggesting a predictive role of wound exudate TGF-β1 levels for SSI. Our results suggest that the risk for SSI can be detected already on POD#1 and that the assessment of TGF-β1 levels in the wound exudate after ALND can provide a usefull method for the early detection of SSI. The key findings of this pilot study warrant verification in a larger patient population.
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- Ida-Maria Leppäpuska
- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland; Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Cancer Research Laboratory FICAN West, University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Plastic and General Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland; Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Cancer Research Laboratory FICAN West, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
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Hong P, Kim SS, Jeong C, Hwang SH, Kim TS, Park JH, Song YG, Song YK. Four-Year Interim Results of the Safety of Augmentation Mammaplasty Using the Motiva Ergonomix™ Round SilkSurface: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 45:895-903. [PMID: 33649929 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02152-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Motiva Ergonomix™ Round SilkSurface (Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., Alajuela, Costa Rica) is the fifth generation of a silicone gel-filled breast implant that is commercially available in Korea. OBJECTIVES In this study, we describe 4-year interim results of the safety of augmentation mammaplasty using the Motiva Ergonomix™ Round SilkSurface in Korean women. METHODS In the current multicenter, retrospective study, we performed a retrospective review of medical records of a total of 1314 patients who received augmentation mammaplasty using the Motiva Ergonomix™ Round SilkSurface at our hospitals between September 1, 2016, and August 31, 2020. For safety assessment, we analyzed incidences of postoperative complications and Kaplan-Meier complication-free survival of the patients. RESULTS We included a total of 873 patients (1746 breasts, mean age = 32.18 ± 6.88 years) in the current study. There were a total of 111 cases (12.70%) of postoperative complications; these include 24 cases (2.70%) of early seroma, 18 cases (2.10%) of hematoma, 18 cases (2.10%) of capsular contracture, 17 cases (1.95%) of dissatisfaction with shape, 16 cases (1.83%) of dissatisfaction with size, 9 cases (1.03%) of asymmetry, 6 cases (0.70%) of infection and 3 cases (0.34%) of rippling. Moreover, time-to-events were estimated at 918.34 ± 36.22 days (95% CI 845.44-988.52). CONCLUSIONS Here, we describe 4-year interim results of the safety of augmentation mammaplasty using the Motiva Ergonomix™ Round SilkSurface in Korean women in a non-manufacturer-sponsored study. But further large-scale, prospective, multicenter studies with a long period of follow-up are warranted to establish our results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Pa Hong
- Department of Radiology, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Gangnam JC Plastic Surgery Clinic, Jinju, Gyeongnam, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, M-hub Clinic, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Soonsoo Hospital, 298, 7-27, Sangsin-ro, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 18617, Korea.
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OBJECTIVES The most common method of performing breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is using tissue expanders. Significant drainage that can lead to seromas and possible infection is a common sequela after mastectomies, and therefore, closed suction drains are routinely placed during the initial surgery (Vardanian et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011;128:403-410). Drains, however, are associated with increased pain and discomfort for the patient and have been attributed to an increased infection rate by some authors (Degnim et al. Ann Surg. 2013;258:240-247; Saratzis et al. Clin Breast Cancer. 2009;9:243-246). We report on our experience using a dual-chamber tissue expander placed in the prepectoral space without acellular dermal matrix or other supportive material, which allows for drainage of periprosthetic fluid and avoids drain placement. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective, single-institution review of patients' records was performed for all patients who underwent prepectoral tissue expander placement between January 2018 and June 2019. Patients who had drains placed or who underwent autologous reconstruction in combination with expander placement were excluded. Thirty-nine patients were selected, with a total of 66 expander placements. Demographics including body mass index, comorbidities, history of smoking or steroid use, perioperative chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and intraoperative details and indications for surgery were retrospectively collected. Outcomes were separated into minor and major complications. Major complications were defined as complications that required surgical intervention. RESULTS There were 51 prepectoral reconstructions with a dual-chamber tissue expander and no further surgical drain and 15 reconstructions using a standard expander with an additional closed suction drain. Overall complications for the no-drain cohort were 13.7% compared with 20% in the drain cohort (P = 0.68). Surgical site infection rate is 7.84% in the no-drain cohort compared with 13.3% in the drain cohort (P = 0.61). Mean numeric postoperative pain score at 6 hours was 3.2 in the no-drain cohort compared with 4.3 in the drain cohort (P = 0.03) and 4.17 compared with 5.6 at 12 hours, respectively (P = 0.04). Mean time to exchange of implant in the no-drain cohort was 152 days versus 126 days in the drain cohort (P = 0.38). Median follow-up times were 157 days for the no-drain cohort and 347 days for the drain cohort. CONCLUSIONS Immediate breast reconstruction using a dual-chamber tissue expander offers a drain-free alternative to the immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. Our infection rate with 7.8% is lower than our own reported rates with subpectoral tissue expander reconstruction using either acellular dermal matrix or poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (17% and 11%). The overall complication rate is similar to historic data associated with breast reconstruction after mastectomy and suggests that dual-chamber expander placement offers a safe alternative possibly decreasing the patient's postoperative pain and discomfort that often is associated with closed suction drains (Saratzis et al. Clin Breast Cancer. 2009;9:243-246).
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Hadi N, Ishardyanto H. The Use of Oral Antibiotics to Prevent Surgical Site Infection on Postoperative Modified Radical Mastectomy Patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya. FOLIA MEDICA INDONESIANA 2021. [DOI: 10.20473/fmi.v56i1.24585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Surgical operations on modified radical mastectomy are considered clean procedures by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wound classification system. Despite this, higher than expected Surgical Site Infection (SSI) rates are reported, varying from 1 % to 26 % across the literature. Some surgeons also prescribe postoperative prophylaxis for postoperative modified radical mastectomy patients to prevent infection despite its lack of proven efficacy. The aim of this study is to analyze the use of oral antibiotics to prevent Surgical Site Infection (SSI) on postoperative modified radical mastectomy patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital. This study was double-blinded randomized control trial of 60 postoperative modified radical mastectomy patients (2 groups) during the period of December 2017 to March 2018. Samples were prospectively divided into two groups (random sampling), in group A (n=30) patients received single dose prophylactic antibiotics and continued with oral antibiotics postoperative (Cefadroxil 2 x 500 mg) during 7 days and in group B (n=30) patients received single dose prophylactic antibiotics and continued without postoperative antibiotics (placebo). Both groups were evaluated clinically for surgical site infection up to 30 days. There was no statistically significant difference in both groups {p=1 (p>0.05)}. There was no incidence of surgical site infection in both groups during the 30-day follow-up period (days 3, 7, 14 and 30). There was no difference in the surgical site infection rate among those who received oral postoperative antibiotics prophylactic and without antibiotics (placebo) on postoperative modified radical mastectomy patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital. Because of the potential adverse events associated with antibiotic use, further evaluation of this practice is required.
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Dargan D, Hindocha S, Hadlett M, Wright R, Beck D, McConville S, Hartley-Large D, Mortimer K, Brackley P. Groin dissections in skin cancer: Effect of a change in prophylactic antibiotic protocol. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:1553-1561. [PMID: 33551360 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether groin dissection surgical site infection (SSI) incidence changed with shorter post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis. BACKGROUND Post-operative prophylaxis changed due to antimicrobial stewardship, from regular oral antibiotics until drain removal, to three intravenous doses. Both groups had a single intravenous dose at induction. METHODS A prospective database of groin dissections for metastatic skin cancer was retrospectively reviewed for SSI according to Public Health England criteria. Eighty groin dissections in 79 consecutive patients were included: 40 had oral antibiotics until drain removal [mean 26±7 (range 19-36) days] and 39 had three post-operative intravenous doses. RESULTS Longer prophylaxis was associated with lower SSI incidence [10 (25%) versus 21 (54%), odds ratio (OR) 3.50, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.34-9.08, p = 0.009], fewer deep infections [5 (13%) versus 16 (41%), OR 4.89, 95% CI 1.57-15.13, p = 0.004], fewer readmissions for infection [5 (13%) versus 15 (38%), OR 4.38, 95% CI 1.40-13.65, p = 0.008], but similar seroma incidence [18 (45%) versus 16 (41%), OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.35-2.07, p = 0.72] and wound dehiscence [7 (18%) versus 5 (13%), OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.20-2.40, p = 0.56]. BMI ≥30 (n = 21) was associated with SSI, occurring in 13 of 21 (62%) (OR 3.859, 95% CI 1.34-11.10, p = 0.01). Median infection onset was 22 days (IQR 12-27) versus 17 (IQR 13-22), (p = 0.53). Multiple organisms were cultured in 21 of 31 (68%) patients with positive microbiological samples. CONCLUSIONS SSI rates doubled with shorter prophylaxis; deep infections and readmissions for infection tripled. Obesity was independently associated with infection. Seroma and wound dehiscence incidence were unchanged. Infections mainly occurred in the third week after surgery and were polymicrobial.
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- Dallan Dargan
- Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom.
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- Plastic Surgery & Laser Centre, Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Cedar House, Ashton Street, Liverpool L69 3GE, United Kingdom
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- Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom
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- Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom
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- Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom
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- Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom
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- Departments of Microbiology and Infection Prevention, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom
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- Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre, St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot L35 5DR, United Kingdom
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Baker JE, Seitz AP, Boudreau RM, Skinner MJ, Beydoun A, Kaval N, Caldwell CC, Gulbins E, Edwards MJ, Gobble RM. Doxycycline-Coated Silicone Breast Implants Reduce Acute Surgical-Site Infection and Inflammation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 146:1029-1041. [PMID: 33141530 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical-site infection after implant-based breast reconstruction remains a leading cause of morbidity. Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat soft-tissue infections. The authors hypothesize that doxycycline-coated breast implants will significantly reduce biofilm formation, surgical-site infection, and inflammation after bacterial infection. METHODS Pieces of silicone breast implants were coated in doxycycline. In vitro studies to characterize the coating include Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy, elution data, and toxicity assays (n = 4). To evaluate antimicrobial properties, coated implants were studied after methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa inoculation in vitro and in a mouse model at 3 and 7 days (n = 8). Studies included bacterial quantification, cytokine profiles, and histology. RESULTS Coated silicone breast implants demonstrated a color change, increased mass, and Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy consistent with a doxycycline coating. Coated implants were nontoxic to fibroblasts and inhibited biofilm formation and bacterial adherence after MRSA and P. aeruginosa incubation in vitro, and measurable doxycycline concentrations at 24 hours were seen. In a mouse model, a significant reduction of MRSA and P. aeruginosa bacterial colonization after 3 and 7 days in the doxycycline-coated implant mice was demonstrated when compared to the control mice, control mice treated with intraperitoneal doxycycline, and control mice treated with a gentamicin/cefazolin/bacitracin wash. Decreased inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory cell infiltration were demonstrated in the doxycycline-coated mice. CONCLUSIONS A method to coat silicone implants with doxycycline was developed. The authors' doxycycline-coated silicone implants significantly reduced biofilm formation, surgical-site infections, and inflammation. Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term implications.
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- Jennifer E Baker
- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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- From the Sections of Surgical Research and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, University of Cincinnati; the Division of Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children; and the Department of Molecular Biology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
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Gibson SL, Lillie AK. Effective drain care and management in community settings. Nurs Stand 2020; 35:60-66. [PMID: 32755080 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2020.e11389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The literature indicates that drain monitoring is a frequently undervalued aspect of patient care, and that the drain care provided is often inconsistent and inadequate. There are numerous potential implications of suboptimal drain care for patients, nurses, teams and healthcare organisations. Since acute care is increasingly being delivered in the community, there is a greater need for nurses to have an understanding of effective drain care. This article describes the rationale for drain insertion and its associated complications. It uses a case study to illustrate how suboptimal drain monitoring and documentation can negatively affect patient care and safety. This article also discusses several important issues raised in the case study, such as suboptimal documentation, and how these may have consequences for nurses, teams and healthcare organisations. Recognition of these elements supports initiatives that nurses could apply to practice to reduce the occurrence of similar incidents.
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- Sarah Louise Gibson
- Research Delivery and Innovation Department, Haywood Hospital, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, Staffordshire, England
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Ballal NV, Duncan HF, Rai N, Jalan P, Zehnder M. Sodium Hypochlorite Reduces Postoperative Discomfort and Painful Early Failure after Carious Exposure and Direct Pulp Capping-Initial Findings of a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E2408. [PMID: 32731401 PMCID: PMC7464668 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In this randomized controlled single-center clinical trial on 96 adult patients with parallel experimental groups (n = 48), the effects of washing a dentin/pulp wound in non-symptomatic teeth with extremely deep caries and pulpal exposure were compared between a 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution and a chemically-inert physiological saline control solution. After the allocated wound lavage, the pulps were capped with a mineral trioxide aggregate, covered by a glass-ionomer/resin liner, and the teeth were immediately restored with a resin-bonded-composite. In this first report, the early events were analyzed: postoperative discomfort (on an NRS-11 scale) at day-3 and -7 after intervention, and the occurrence of unbearable pain causing patients to contact the principal investigator to perform a root canal treatment (pulpectomy) during the first three months. The NaOCl solution caused a highly significant reduction in post-operative discomfort (p = 0.0010 day 3; p = 0.0007 day 7) and early painful failures (p = 0.0008) compared with the control. These novel findings highlight the importance of infection control in teeth with extremely deep carious lesions. Based on these observations, the use of an NaOCl solution to wash the exposed dentin/pulp wound in the vital pulp treatment is highly recommended in order to reduce pain and early failure.
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- Nidambur Vasudev Ballal
- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (N.V.B.); (N.R.); (P.J.)
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- Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, D02 F859 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (N.V.B.); (N.R.); (P.J.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; (N.V.B.); (N.R.); (P.J.)
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- Division of Endodontology, Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, University of Zürich, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
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Tan RZF, Yong B, Aloweni FAB, Lopez V. Factors associated with postsurgical wound infections among breast cancer patients: A retrospective case-control record review. Int Wound J 2020; 17:1444-1452. [PMID: 32530562 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Women with non-metastatic breast cancer will be offered surgery as their first option. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the most common postoperative complication is surgical wound infection (SWI). We investigated the prevalence of SWI in breast cancer patients and identified the factors predictive of its development. The study was conducted at the breast cancer centre in Singapore. A retrospective case-control review of medical records was used. During the 2013 to 2016 study period, there were 657 postsurgical breast cancer patients with only 105 records eligible for the study. The sample consisted of one to four case:control (21:84), matched according to their age at the time of their surgery. Patients presenting with SWI were grouped into cases, while those without SWI were grouped into the controls. Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to identify risk factors associated with SWI. Regression analysis of predictive variables from the univariate analyses was included. These variables were type of breast surgery, implants, comorbidities, previous surgery, previous chemotherapy, surgical drains, seroma, blood transfusion, surgeon department, and length of stay. The prevalence of SWI was 9%. Demographic, clinical, and comorbidities were not associated with SWI. However, multivariate analysis found that "surgeon department," "discharged with surgical drains," and "postoperative seroma" were predictive of SWI. Monitoring SWI is indispensable to minimise burdens on individuals and institutions. Health care professionals should identify high-risk patients based on the identified predictive variables. A cross-institutional record review of SWI in postoperative breast cancer patients should be conducted.
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- Nursing Division, Speciality Nursing, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Nursing Division, Patient Care Services and Professional Affairs Admin, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, School of Nursing, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Ottesen TD, Qudsi RA, Kahanu AK, Baptiste BJ, Woolley PM, Socci AR, Dyer GSM. The Continued Utility and Viability of Dakin's Solution in Both High- and Low-resource Settings. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2020; 8:198-203. [PMID: 32490051 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2019.34372.1906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Healthcare is expensive and often inaccessible to many. As a result, surgeons must consider simple, less expensive interventions when possible. For wound care, an older but quite effective cleaning agent is Dakin's solution (0.5% sodium hypochlorite), an easily made mixture of 100 milliliters (ml) bleach with 8 teaspoons (tsp) baking soda into a gallon of clean water or 25 ml bleach and 2 tsp baking soda into a liter of water. Gauze is then wet with this solution, placed on the wound, and replaced every 24 hours as needed. Our team of surgeons in Haiti and the United States is currently using Dakin's solution for wound care following orthopedic surgery and finds it to be a low-cost, safe, and effective treatment for post-surgical wound care for both resource-limited and non-resource strained environments. This report aims to update the current literature and encourage the consideration of Dakin's solution for modern wound care.
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- Taylor D Ottesen
- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Zmuda HM, Mohamed A, Raval YS, Call DR, Schuetz AN, Patel R, Beyenal H. Hypochlorous acid-generating electrochemical scaffold eliminates Candida albicans biofilms. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 129:776-786. [PMID: 32249986 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS Wound infections involving Candida albicans can be challenging to treat because of the fungus' ability to penetrate wound tissue and form biofilms. The goal of this study was to assess the activity of a hypochlorous acid (HOCl)-generating electrochemical scaffold (e-scaffold) against C. albicans biofilms in vitro and on porcine dermal explants (ex vivo). METHODS AND RESULTS C. albicans biofilms were grown either on acrylic-bottom six-well plates (in vitro) or on skin tissue excised from porcine ears (ex vivo), and the polarized e-scaffold was used to generate a continuous supply of low concentration HOCl near biofilm surfaces. C. albicans biofilms grown in vitro were reduced to undetectable amounts within 24 h of e-scaffold exposure, unlike control biofilms (5·28 ± 0·034 log10 (CFU cm- 2 ); P < 0·0001). C. albicans biofilms grown on porcine dermal explants were also reduced to undetectable amounts in 24 h, unlike control explant biofilms (4·29 ± 0·057 log10 (CFU cm- 2 ); P < 0·0001). There was a decrease in the number of viable mammalian cells (35·6 ± 6·4%) in uninfected porcine dermal explants exposed to continuous HOCl-generating e-scaffolds for 24 h compared to explants exposed to nonpolarized e-scaffolds (not generating HOCl) (P < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS Our HOCl-generating e-scaffold is a potential antifungal-free strategy to treat C. albicans biofilms in chronic wounds. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Wound infections caused by C. albicans are difficult to treat due to presence of biofilms in wound beds. Our HOCl producing e-scaffold provides a promising novel approach to treat wound infections caused by C. albicans.
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- H M Zmuda
- The Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- The Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- The Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- The Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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Munir A, Zehnder M, Rechenberg DK. Wound Lavage in Studies on Vital Pulp Therapy of Permanent Teeth with Carious Exposures: A Qualitative Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9040984. [PMID: 32244782 PMCID: PMC7231275 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9040984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to systematically review pulp wound lavage in vital pulp therapy (VPT). A search was conducted in six life science databases to identify clinical trials carried out on permanent teeth with a carious pulp exposure and a recall interval of at least six months. Twenty-seven trials of low to moderate risk of bias (RoB-2 and ROBINS-I) were included. Data was extracted and analyzed regarding study characteristics and methods used for pulp wound lavage. The agent used for pulp wound lavage was specified in all included trials. Most of the identified trials (23/27) randomized the pulp capping material. Many (14/27) reported the use of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl); ten used only saline or water. One trial was identified that compared pulp wound lavage with 2.5% (NaOCl) to saline, another compared 5% glutaraldehyde to water, both in immature molar pulpotomies. Both studies were underpowered. Neither showed a significant difference between treatments. The use of NaOCl was positively correlated to recent year of publication and use of hydraulic calcium silicate cements for pulp capping (p < 0.05). In conclusion, despite a lack of well-designed trials on pulp wound lavage in VPT, a trend towards using NaOCl for this purpose was observed.
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Elshami M, Bottcher B, Awadallah I, Alnaji A, Aljedaili B, Abu Sulttan H, Hwaihi M. Determinants of surgeons' adherence to preventive intraoperative measures of surgical site infection in Gaza Strip hospitals: a multi-centre cross-sectional study. BMC Surg 2020; 20:21. [PMID: 32000748 PMCID: PMC6993375 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-0684-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections and is associated with serious impact on the rates of morbidity, mortality as well as healthcare costs. This study examined factors influencing the application of several intraoperative preventive measures of SSI by surgeons and surgical residents in the Gaza Strip. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to February 2017 at the operation rooms of the three major hospitals located in the Gaza-Strip, Palestine. Inclusion criteria for patients were being adult (aged ≥18 years), no history of wound infection at time of operation and surgical procedure under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. The association between different patient- and procedure-related SSI risk factors and adherence to several intraoperative SSI preventive measures was tested. Results In total, 281 operations were observed. The mean patient age ± standard deviation (SD) was 38.4 ± 14.6 years and the mean duration of surgery ± SD was 58.2 ± 32.1 minutes. A hundred-thirty-two patients (47.0%) were male. Location and time of the operation were found to have significant associations with adherence to all SSI preventive measures except for antibiotic prophylaxis. Type of operation had a significant association with performing all measures except changing surgical instruments. Patient age did not have a statistically significant association with adherence to any measure. Conclusion The results suggest that the surgeon could be a major factor that can lead to a better outcome of surgical procedures by reducing postoperative complications of SSI. Operating department professionals would benefit from clinical guidance and continuous training, highlighting the importance of persistent implementation of SSI preventive measures in everyday practice to improve the quality of care provided to surgical patients.
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- Mohamedraed Elshami
- Physician, Ministry of Health, Gaza, Palestine. .,Graduate Student, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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Gibson SL, Lillie AK. Effective drain care and management in community settings. Nurs Stand 2019:e11389. [PMID: 31777241 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2019.e11389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The literature indicates that drain monitoring is a frequently undervalued aspect of patient care, and that the drain care provided is often inconsistent and inadequate. There are numerous potential implications of suboptimal drain care for patients, nurses, teams and healthcare organisations. Since acute care is increasingly being delivered in the community, there is a greater need for nurses to have an understanding of effective drain care. This article describes the rationale for drain insertion and its associated complications. It uses a case study to illustrate how suboptimal drain monitoring and documentation can negatively affect patient care and safety. This article also discusses several important issues raised in the case study, such as suboptimal documentation, and how these may have consequences for nurses, teams and healthcare organisations. Recognition of these elements supports initiatives that nurses could apply to practice to reduce the occurrence of similar incidents.
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- Sarah Louise Gibson
- Research Delivery and Innovation Department, Haywood Hospital, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, Staffordshire, England
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Duarte B, Formiga A, Neves J. Dakin's solution in the treatment of severe diabetic foot infections. Int Wound J 2019; 17:277-284. [PMID: 31721437 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 10/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Acute necrotising diabetic foot (DF) infections are common, costly, and do not infrequently result in debilitating major lower-extremity amputations. Dakin's solution is a long-standing topical antiseptic that has shown benefit in this clinical setting, but its use is undermined by a presumed risk of cytotoxicity. In this single-centre case series, we retrospectively evaluated 24 patients with severe necrotising DF infections treated with a cyclical instillation of Dakin's solution at a referral multidisciplinary DF unit. Most patients achieved favourable outcomes in infection control and limb salvage, with only one patient (4.2%) requiring a major (at or above-the-ankle) amputation. The mean time to complete or near-complete wound granulation was 5.4 weeks. Of the 12 patients who completed 12 or more months of longitudinal follow up, only 2 (12.2%) had a wound recurrence. In this severe DF infection patient cohort, Dakin's solution led to a clinically meaningful improvement. No remarkable impairment in the wound-healing process was observed.
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- Bruno Duarte
- Dermatology Department, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- General surgery department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- General surgery department, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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Mana TSC, Donskey C, Carty N, Perry L, Leaper D, Edmiston CE. Preliminary analysis of the antimicrobial activity of a postoperative wound dressing containing chlorhexidine gluconate against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an in vivo porcine incisional wound model. Am J Infect Control 2019; 47:1048-1052. [PMID: 31277998 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection is a major postoperative complication after surgical procedures. The effectiveness of postoperative antimicrobial dressings in reducing surgical site infections is unclear and limited information is available on the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)-impregnated postoperative dressings. METHODS A pilot study was conducted to examine the efficacy of an innovative CHG-impregnated postoperative dressing in reducing the burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in an in vivo porcine, incisional-wound model. Sutured incisional wounds were contaminated with MRSA and then covered with a CHG wound dressing, a placebo control, or a nonantimicrobial gauze. The surviving MRSA population was quantitatively cultured 3 days postprocedure. RESULTS MRSA was not recovered from any of the 8 wounds that were treated with the CHG dressing (limit of detection, approximately 1.7 log10 colony-forming units [cfu]/g tissue). In contrast, the average microbial recovery from wounds treated with the placebo dressing was 4.2 log10 cfu/g and the average microbial recovery from wounds treated with the gauze dressing was 3.2 log10 cfu/g. CONCLUSIONS An innovative CHG dressing provided significant antimicrobial activity against MRSA contaminating a surgical wound in a porcine, incisional-wound model. Future clinical studies are needed to assess the efficacy of the CHG dressing to reduce the bacterial burden in postoperative wounds of surgical patients.
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Boustany AN, Elmaraghi S, Agochukwu N, Cloyd B, Dugan AJ, Rinker B. A breast prosthesis infection update: Two-year incidence, risk factors and management at single institution. Indian J Plast Surg 2019; 51:7-14. [PMID: 29928074 PMCID: PMC5992944 DOI: 10.4103/ijps.ijps_215_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Infection following augmentation and prosthetic-based breast reconstruction can cause significant physical and psychological distress for patients. It may delay adjuvant therapies and compromise aesthetic outcomes. The aim of this study is to identify modifiable risk factors for infection and identify common bacterial isolates to achieve optimal outcomes for patients. Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed for patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction over a 2-year period. In each case, we documented demographics, co-morbidities, complications and antibiotic use. We reviewed treatments, infectious species cultured where applicable and all outcomes. Results A total of 292 patients met the inclusion criteria. Fifty-five patients (19%) developed an infection. Univariate analysis showed a significantly increased infection rate with longer operative times (P = 0.001) and use of tissue expanders (P = 0.001). Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed drain use and elevated body mass index (BMI) as risk factors (odds ratio [OR] 2.427 and 1.061, respectively). After controlling for BMI, smoking status and radiation, we found an increased odd of infection with allograft use (OR 1.838) and a decreased odd with skin preparation using 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl (OR 0.554), though not statistically significant. Forty of 55 patients with infections had cultures, with 62.5% of isolates being Gram-positive species and 30% Gram-negative species. The median time to clinical infection was 25 days. Implant salvage with surgical interventions was achieved in 61.5% of patients. Conclusions This study identified judicious use of drains and efficiency in the operating room as modifiable risk factors for infections following implant-based breast reconstruction. Prospective trials to analyse techniques for infection prevention are warranted. Implant salvage following infection is a possible end-point in the appropriate patient.
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- Ashley Nadia Boustany
- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- University of Kentucky School of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Kentucky, College of Public Health, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.,University of Kentucky School of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA
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Evaluation of Current Perioperative Antimicrobial Regimens for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Breast Implant-based Reconstructive Surgeries. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019; 7:e2342. [PMID: 31942364 PMCID: PMC6952132 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Several steps to reduce the rate of postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) have been implemented. The use of prophylactic antimicrobials targeting patient’s microbial flora has been associated with a decrease in postoperative infections. We evaluated the relationship between perioperative antimicrobials, baseline microbial flora, and occurrence of SSIs.
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Rivera-Buendía F, Franco-Cendejas R, Román-López CG, Colín-Castro CA, Becerra-Lobato N, García-Hernández MDL, Cornejo-Juárez P, Bargalló-Rocha JE, Medina-Franco H, Vilar-Compte D. Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Bacterial Colonization of Surgical Drains with the Use of Chlorhexidine-Coated Dressings After Breast Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:3883-3891. [PMID: 31346895 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07631-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast surgery is considered a clean surgery. However, surgical-site infection (SSI) rates are currently higher than predicted. Postoperative drains remain in situ for several days, with inevitable bacterial colonization and increased SSI risk. METHODS This randomized controlled trial from October 2016 to January 2018 analyzed patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. The patients were randomized to either the standard drain care group or the antiseptic dressing group (3M® Tegaderm® CHG). Drain samples taken on postoperative days (PODs) 7 and 14 were cultured as standardized in the laboratory. Colonization rates and SSI were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The study enrolled 104 patients with 167 surgical drains. The patients' clinical characteristics were similar in the two groups, with no statistically significant differences. Bulb fluid cultures at postoperative week (POW) 1 were positive for 42.9% of the control group and 28.9% of the antiseptic group (p = 0.06). Cultures from the POW 2 assessment were positive for 79.7% of the control group versus 54.9% of the antiseptic group (p = 0.001). Cultures from drain tubes were positive for 79.8% of the control group and 50.7% of the antiseptic group (p = < 0.001). In 11 patients, an SSI developed, 3 (5.8%) from the intervention and 8 (15.4%) from the control procedure (p = 0.11). CONCLUSION The study findings demonstrated that the use of antiseptics at the drain exit site significantly reduced bacterial colonization of the closed drainage system in breast cancer surgery. Semi-permeable occlusive chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings provide an opportunity to test simple, safe, and low-cost interventions that may reduce drain bacterial colonization and SSI after breast surgery.
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- Frida Rivera-Buendía
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Mexico City, Mexico.,MD/PhD (PECEM) Program, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Division of Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición, Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Dakin's Solution: "One of the most important and far-reaching contributions to the armamentarium of the surgeons". Burns 2018; 45:1509-1517. [PMID: 30591251 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Henry Drysdale Dakin is a notable person in the history of surgery, wound care, military medicine and infectious disease control. Dakin is an exemplar scientist who in the midst of war forged an international collaboration with scientists in multiple fields to create and universalize an antiseptic utopia, which saved thousands lives during World War I, remarkably diminished functional disabilities from wounds and continues to be a "far-reaching armamentarium" of the surgeons and wound care specialists around the globe. Dakin investigated over 200 different antiseptic substances to finally conclude that a 0.5% buffered sodium hypochlorite solution satisfies his criteria for an ideal antiseptic. The only potential limitation was that the germicidal property of the solution was short lived, which meant the solution had to be used continuously or repeatedly delivered into wounds. Dakin's solution, still in use by modern wound care specialists around the globe, has laid the foundation for wound care management as we know it today. Nevertheless, Dakin contributed more to science than just his solution. In this article, Dakin's life story, his unique scientific career and his contributions to surgical literature are explored. The article also illustrates how a wartime necessity resulted in a medical discovery that is still in use to date.
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Are systematic drain tip or drainage fluid cultures predictive of surgical site infections? J Hosp Infect 2018; 102:245-255. [PMID: 30500389 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Systematic cultures of drain tips or drainage fluids for the early detection of surgical site infections (SSIs) are controversial. To examine the association between the results of systematic drain tip or drainage fluid cultures and the occurrence of SSIs in clean or clean-contaminated surgery. Searches were performed in the PubMed, and Cat.inist databases for observational studies published before 31st March 2017. Studies reporting results of drain tip or drainage fluid systematic cultures and SSIs after clean or clean-contaminated surgeries were included, and meta-analyses were performed. Seventeen studies, including 4390 patients for drain tip cultures and 1288 for drainage fluid cultures, were selected. The pooled negative predictive values were high (99%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 98-100 for drain tip cultures and 98%, 95% CI 94-100 for drainage fluid cultures). The positive predictive values were low (11%, 95% CI 2-24 for drain tip cultures and 12%, 95% CI 3-24 for drainage fluid cultures). The sensitivities were low (41%, 95% CI 12-73 for drain tip cultures and 37%, 95% CI 16-60 for drainage fluid cultures). The specificities were high (93%, 95% CI 88-96) for drain tip cultures and moderate (77%, 95% CI 54-94) for drainage fluid cultures. Systematic cultures of drain tips or drainage fluids appear not to be relevant, because their positive predictive values were low in the prediction of SSIs.
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Bacterial profile of suction drains and the relationship thereof to surgical-site infections in prosthetic breast reconstruction. Arch Plast Surg 2018; 45:542-549. [PMID: 30466234 PMCID: PMC6258990 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2018.00437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the increasing popularity of prosthetic breast reconstruction, scant data exist on the microbiological profile of drainage fluid from closed-suction drains and the relationship thereof to surgical-site infections (SSIs) in breast reconstruction surgery. This study aimed to determine whether bacteria isolated from drainage fluid were associated with the development of SSIs, and whether the bacterial profile of drainage fluid could be a clinically useful predictor of SSIs. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of 61 women who underwent tissue expander/implant or direct-to-implant reconstructions. Patient demographics and culture studies of drainage fluid from suction drains collected on postoperative day 7 were evaluated. RESULTS Sixteen patients (26.23%) were culture-positive, and 45 patients (73.77%) were culture-negative. The most frequently isolated bacteria were coagulase-negative staphylococci, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. SSIs were diagnosed in seven patients and were mostly resolved by systemic antibiotics; however, the tissue expander or implant was explanted in two patients. Positive culture of drainage fluid from closed-suction drains was significantly associated with the development of SSIs (P<0.05). The positive predictive value was 37.50%, and the negative predictive value was 97.78%. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this study is the first to demonstrate a significant association between the microbiological profile of drainage fluid from closed-suction drains and the development of SSIs in patients with prosthetic breast reconstructions. The high negative predictive value suggests that microbial testing of drainage fluid from closed-suction drains may have clinical utility. Further prospective studies with larger sample sizes are required to confirm our findings.
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Gauze Impregnated With Quaternary Ammonium Salt Reduces Bacterial Colonization of Surgical Drains After Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2018; 80:S426-S430. [PMID: 29668510 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Surgical site infection after breast reconstruction is associated with increased length of hospital stay, readmission rates, cost, morbidity, and mortality. Identifying methods to reduce surgical site infection without the use of antibiotics may be beneficial at reducing antimicrobial resistance, reserving the use of antibiotics for more severe cases. Quaternary ammonium salts have previously been shown to be a safe and effective antimicrobial agent in the setting of in vitro and in vivo animal experiments. A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the antimicrobial properties of a quaternary ammonium salt, 3-trimethoxysilyl propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride (QAS-3PAC; Bio-spear), at reducing surgical drain site colonization and infection after breast reconstruction (deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction or tissue expander placement). Twenty patients were enrolled, with 14 surgical drains covered with nonimpregnated gauze and 17 surgical drains covered with QAS-3PAC impregnated gauze, for the purposes of investigating bacterial colonization. Antibiotic sensitivity analysis was also conducted when bacterial cultures were positive. The overall incidence of bacterial colonization of surgical drains was lower in the treatment group compared with the control group (17.6% vs 64.3%, respectively; P = 0.008). QAS-3PAC impregnated gauze reduced the incidence of bacterial colonization of surgical drains during the first (0.0% vs 33.3%) and second (33.3% vs 87.5%; P = 0.04) postoperative week. Furthermore, no enhanced antibiotic resistance was noted on drains treated with QAS-3PAC impregnated gauze. The results of this study suggest that QAS-3PAC impregnated gauze applied over surgical drains may be an effective method for reducing the incidence of bacterial colonization.
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Yu X, Hao X, Wan J, Wang Y, Yu L, Liu B. Correlation between Ultrasound Appearance of Small Breast Cancer and Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2018; 44:342-349. [PMID: 29150365 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2017.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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To study the correlation of ultrasonographic signs of small breast cancer (maximum diameter ≤2.0 cm) with axillary lymph node metastasis, pre-operative ultrasonographic images of 153 small breast malignant neoplasms in 143 breast cancer patients were analyzed according to their pathologic features. Of the small breast tumors included, 47 showed axillary lymph node metastasis. Diagnosis of all patients was obtained with radical axillary surgery or a sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure. Ultrasonographic signs included irregular shape, microlobulated contour, spiculation, microcalcification, posterior echo attenuation, blood-flow grade, perforating vessels, changes in fascia or cooper's ligament and maximum cortical thickness of lymph nodes. The relationship between ultrasonographic features and axillary lymph node metastasis was analyzed using a chi-square test for univariate distributions and logistic regression for multivariate analysis. A logistic regression model was established by taking the pathologic diagnosis of lymph node metastasis as the dependent variable and the ultrasonographic signs of each small breast cancer as independent variables. In small breast cancer, characteristics such as perforating vessels and maximum cortical thickness of lymph nodes >3.0 mm correlated well with axillary lymph node metastasis as determined by univariate analysis (χ2 = 13.945, 51.276, respectively, p <0.05) and multivariate analysis (OR = 48.783, 46.754, respectively, p <0.05).
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- Xiaoqin Yu
- Department of Ultrasound, Longgang District Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
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- Department of Thyroid, Breast and Vascular Surgery, Longgang District Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Longgang District Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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Comparative Study of Prepectoral and Subpectoral Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction and Clavien IIIb Score Outcomes. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2017; 5:e1433. [PMID: 28831365 PMCID: PMC5548588 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Prepectoral breast reconstruction is increasingly popular. This study compares complications between 2 subpectoral and 1 prepectoral breast reconstruction technique.
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Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Complications in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 138:51S-60S. [PMID: 27556775 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Reconstructive plastic surgery is vital in assisting patients with reintegration into society after events such as tumor extirpation, trauma, or infection have left them with a deficit of normal tissue. Apart from performing a technically sound operation, the plastic surgeon must stack the odds in the favor of the patient by optimizing them before and after surgery. The surgeon must look beyond the wound, at the entire patient, and apply fundamental principles of patient optimization. This article reviews the evidence behind the principles of patient optimization that are commonly used in reconstructive surgery patients.
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Appropriateness of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis for breast surgery procedures. Int J Clin Pharm 2017; 39:483-486. [PMID: 28205064 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-017-0434-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background Guidelines for the appropriate use of antibiotic prophylaxis are provided in the Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotics (eTG) in Australia. Inappropriate use of antibiotics is problematic. Objective To examine adherence with therapeutic guidelines (eTG) in breast surgery and trends in non-adherence dependent on the type of breast surgery performed. Setting Major Western Australian teaching hospital. Method A retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed a random sample of 150 from 1049 eligible medical records of patients who underwent a breast surgical procedure in 2013 or 2014. Main outcome measure Adherence to the eTG. Results Antibiotic prophylaxis was prescribed for 139 (92.7%) operations. Adherence to the eTG occurred in 20 (13.3%) operations, whilst 11 (7.3%) did not adhere to any element of the eTG. Appropriate timing was the main factor not adhered to. Postoperative antibiotics were prescribed following 35 (23.3%) operations, with 32 (91.4%) administered beyond 24 h. Length of stay was significantly different (p = 0.0036) between surgical groups. There was a tendency for risk of an infection to be decreased with adherence (odds ratio: 0.23; 95% CI: 0.05, 1.07; p = 0.06). Conclusion Adherence to the eTG was low (13.3%), despite a decreased risk of SSI when guidelines were followed.
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Thompson SM, Thiels CA, Aho JM. Novel Device For Removal of Blot Clot Obstructions in Drainage Tubes. J Med Device 2017; 11:0145041-145043. [PMID: 28070229 DOI: 10.1115/1.4035128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Medical drains frequently become obstructed requiring removal or re-intervention. Currently, there is no widely accepted practice for maintaining drain patency. A simple device to remove obstructions from medical drains may have significant benefit. We manufactured a prototype drain clot extractor (DCE) for extracting obstructions. Fresh nonanticoagulated swine blood was instilled within drainage tubes of 16, 20, and 32 French (n = 2 for each size) to generate a 4 cm blood clot. The operator was then equipped with a 0.035 in. guidewire (GW) and given 2.5 min to attempt removal while blinded. Similarly, the operator was equipped with the DCE. Volumes removed were determined by volume displacement and by drain size and method of removal. Comparison of DCE to GW by analysis of variance and means comparison using Tukey were used for statistical analysis. The DCE facilitated mechanical removal of obstructions for 16, 20, and 32 French drainage tubes. Volumes removed: 16 French (GW mean 10% volume, DCE mean 70% volume p = 0.02); 20 French (GW mean 12.5% volume, DCE mean 75% volume p = 0.01); 32 French (GW mean 37.5% volume, DCE mean 100% volume p = 0.01). DCE volume removal had no dependence on drain size (p > 0.05). This device may have utility for reducing morbidity from early drain discontinuation or replacement. Further in vivo and clinical studies are needed to determine the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of this device as tool for removing medical drainage obstructions.
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- Scott M Thompson
- General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905; Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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- General Surgery, Department of Surgery Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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- Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905; Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 e-mail:
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Discussion: Do Prolonged Prophylactic Antibiotics Reduce the Incidence of Surgical-Site Infections in Immediate Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 138:1150-1151. [PMID: 27879579 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Akhter MSJ, Verma R, Madhukar KP, Vaishampayan AR, Unadkat PC. Incidence of surgical site infection in postoperative patients at a tertiary care centre in India. J Wound Care 2016; 25:210-2, 214-7. [PMID: 27064370 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2016.25.4.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A prospective observational was carried out to calculate the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) along with the main risk factors and causative organisms in postoperative patients at a tertiary care setting in Mumbai. METHOD A total number of 1196 patients between June 2011 to March 2013 admitted to the general surgical ward or surgical ICU of our hospital were included in the study. Post laproscopy patients and organ space SSIs were excluded. Patient data were collected using a preformed pro forma and a wound Southampton score tabulated and checked repeatedly until suture removal of patient. Regular follow-up was maintained until at least 30 days postoperatively. RESULTS The study showed a SSI rate of 11%. Risk factors associated with a higher incidence of SSI were found to be age (>55 years), diabetes mellitus (especially uncontrolled sugar in the perioperative period), immunocompromised patients (mainly HIV and immunosuppressive therapy patients), surgeon skill (higher in senior professors compared with junior residents), nature of the cases, (emergency surgeries), placement of drains, wound class (highest in dirty wounds), type of closure (multilayer closure), prolonged duration of hospital stay, longer duration of surgery (>2 hours), type of surgery (highest in cholecystectomy). The highest rates of causative organisms for SSIs found were Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella ssp. CONCLUSION Prevention of SSIs requires a multipronged approach with particular emphasis on optimising preoperative issues, adhering religiously to strict protocols during the intraoperative period and addressing and optimising metabolic and nutritional status in postoperative period.
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- General Surgery, Professor, Head Of Unit
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Salvaging the Infected Breast Tissue Expander: A Standardized Multidisciplinary Approach. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e732. [PMID: 27482480 PMCID: PMC4956844 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: Infections of breast tissue expander (TE) are complex, often requiring TE removal and hospitalization, which can delay further adjuvant therapy and add to the overall costs of breast reconstruction. Therefore, to reduce the rate of TE removal, hospitalization, and costs, we created a standardized same-day multidisciplinary outpatient quality improvement protocol for diagnosing and treating patients with early signs of TE infection. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 26 consecutive patients who developed a surgical site infection between February 2013 and April 2014. On the same day, patients were seen in the Plastic Surgery and Infectious Diseases clinics, underwent breast ultrasonography with or without periprosthetic fluid aspiration, and were prescribed a standardized empiric oral or intravenous antimicrobial regimen active against biofilm-embedded microorganisms. All patients were managed as per our established treatment algorithm and were followed up for a minimum of 1 year. Results: TEs were salvaged in 19 of 26 patients (73%). Compared with TE-salvaged patients, TE-explanted patients had a shorter median time to infection (20 vs 40 days; P = 0.09), a significantly higher median temperature at initial presentation [99.8°F; interquartile range (IQR) = 2.1 vs 98.3°F; IQR = 0.4°F; P = 0.01], and a significantly longer median antimicrobial treatment duration (28 days; IQR = 27 vs 21 days; IQR = 14 days; P = 0.05). The TE salvage rates of patients whose specimen cultures yielded no microbial growth, Staphylococcus species, and Pseudomonas were 92%, 75%, and 0%, respectively. Patients who had developed a deep-seated pocket infection were significantly more likely than those with superficial cellulitis to undergo TE explantation (P = 0.021). Conclusions: Our same-day multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment algorithm not only yielded a TE salvage rate higher than those previously reported but also decreased the rate of hospitalization, decreased overall costs, and identified several clinical scenarios in which TE explantation was likely.
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Improving Antimicrobial Regimens for the Treatment of Breast Tissue Expander-Related Infections. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e704. [PMID: 27579229 PMCID: PMC4995695 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: Infectious complications in tissue expander (TE) breast reconstruction can be devastating and costly. Therefore, to optimize care, we examined patient’s demographics, microbiology of TE infections, and the efficacy of empiric antimicrobial regimens and thereafter generated an algorithm for the treatment of these complex infections. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent TE breast reconstruction between 2003 and 2012 and analyzed those patients who developed a “definite” device-related infection leading to TE explantation and had a positive intraoperative culture. Results: A total of 3,082 patients underwent immediate breast reconstruction with TE. Of these, 378 patients (12.3%) developed an infection, 189 (6.1%) eventually proceed with explantation, and 118 (3.8%) had a positive intraoperative culture. Gram-positive organisms caused 73% of infections, and Gram-negative organisms caused 27% of infections. Narrow-spectrum empiric antimicrobials with predominantly Gram-positive coverage were deemed appropriate in only 62% of cases, and those with Gram-negative coverage were appropriate in 46%. Broad-spectrum antimicrobials were used in 47% of cases, mainly recommended by infectious disease specialists, and were considered appropriate in >90% of the occasions. Conclusions: Current empiric antibiotic regimens do not cover the vast spectrum of organisms causing TE infections. To increase the salvage rate of an infected TE, at the first sign of infection, in addition to benefiting with an infectious diseases consultation, empiric coverage with broad-spectrum antibiotics active against biofilm-embedded organisms should be administered.
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Lyons N, Heron P, Bethune R. Improving the recording of surgical drain output. BMJ QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REPORTS 2016; 4:bmjquality_uu209264.w3964. [PMID: 26732350 PMCID: PMC4693076 DOI: 10.1136/bmjquality.u209264.w3964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2015] [Revised: 09/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Monitoring the output from surgical drains is an important part of post-operative care and is often undertaken poorly. Failure to have accurate documentation of daily outputs may delay the removal of drains and increase the risk of complications. Following discussions with medical and nursing staff we listed eight key criteria that should be routinely monitored for surgical drains. A baseline measurement demonstrated only 20% compliance with these criteria. As such we decided to design a chart, after discussing with the multidisciplinary team, with adequate space to document drain output clearly. Post-intervention data collection showed a reasonable uptake of the chart (70%) with overall criteria compliance increasing to 55%. We made further interventions designed to raise awareness of the chart, which increased chart uptake to 79% and compliance to 63%, leading to the adoption of the chart by the department. Twelve months after introducing the chart we conducted a final data collection which demonstrated the chart was now being used in 100% of patients and that overall criteria compliance had increased to 78%. While some of the key criteria are still not documented for all patients, we have demonstrated that the introduction of a simple and well-designed drain chart can significantly improve the documentation of drain output, thereby improving patient safety and discharge efficiency.
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Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Complications in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 137:351-360. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000001882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Dellinger EP. Surgical site infections and postoperative factors. Clin Infect Dis 2015; 60:1136-7. [PMID: 25516190 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu1141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Throckmorton AD, Degnim AC. Infections after breast surgery: potential ways to reduce infection rates. BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT 2015. [DOI: 10.2217/bmt.14.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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SUMMARY Breast infection rates are higher than expected for clean cases and are decreased with the use of prophylactic preoperative antibiotics. Surgical care bundles include evidence-based measures such as selection of preoperative antibiotics to cover skin flora, skin preparation, stopping antibiotics within 24 h, normothermia and hair removal. Glycemic control should be addressed but there is no additional benefit with tight control. Drain antisepsis provides a promising new approach to reducing infections in breast operations that use surgical drains. Other surgical disciplines have shown benefit with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus decolonization, vancomycin powder application and use of gentamicin-impregnated collagen plugs.
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Edwards BL, Stukenborg GJ, Brenin DR, Schroen AT. Use of prophylactic postoperative antibiotics during surgical drain presence following mastectomy. Ann Surg Oncol 2014; 21:3249-55. [PMID: 25138078 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-014-3960-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND National guidelines recommend one dose of perioperative antibiotics for breast surgery and discourage postoperative continuation. However, reported skin and soft tissue infection (SSI) rates after mastectomy range from 1-26 %, higher than expected for clean cases. Utility of routine or selective postoperative antibiotic use for duration of drain presence following mastectomy remains uncertain. METHODS This study included all female patients who underwent mastectomy without reconstruction at our institution between 2005 and 2012. SSI was defined using CDC criteria or clinical diagnosis of cellulitis. Information on risk factors for infection (age, body mass index [BMI], smoking status, diabetes, steroid use), prior breast cancer treatment, drain duration, and antibiotic use was abstracted from medical records. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between postoperative antibiotic use and the occurrence of SSI, adjusting for concurrent risk factors. RESULTS Among 480 patients undergoing mastectomy without reconstruction, 425 had sufficient documentation for analysis. Of these, 268 were prescribed antibiotics (63 %) at hospital discharge. An overall SSI rate of 7.3 % was observed, with 14 % of patients without postoperative antibiotics developing SSI compared with 3.4 % with antibiotics (p < 0.0001). Factors independently associated with SSI were smoking and advancing age. Diabetes, steroid use, BMI, prior breast surgery, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, prior radiation, concomitant axillary surgery, and drain duration were not associated with increased SSI rates. CONCLUSIONS SSI rates among patients who did and did not receive postoperative antibiotics after mastectomy were significantly different, particularly among smokers and women of advanced age. These patient subgroups may warrant special consideration for postoperative antibiotics.
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- Brandy L Edwards
- Department of General Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA,
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Degnim AC, Hoskin TL, Brahmbhatt RD, Warren-Peled A, Loprinzi M, Pavey ES, Boughey JC, Hieken TJ, Jacobson S, Lemaine V, Jakub JW, Irwin C, Foster RD, Sbitany H, Saint-Cyr M, Duralde E, Ramaker S, Chin R, Sieg M, Wildeman M, Scow JS, Patel R, Ballman K, Baddour LM, Esserman LJ. Randomized trial of drain antisepsis after mastectomy and immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol 2014; 21:3240-8. [PMID: 25096386 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-014-3918-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND In this 2-site randomized trial, we investigated the effect of antiseptic drain care on bacterial colonization of surgical drains and infection after immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction. METHODS With IRB approval, we randomized patients undergoing bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction to drain antisepsis (treatment) for one side, with standard drain care (control) for the other. Antisepsis care included both: chlorhexidine disc dressing at drain exit site(s) and irrigation of drain bulbs twice daily with dilute sodium hypochlorite solution. Cultures were obtained from bulb fluid at 1 week and at drain removal, and from the subcutaneous drain tubing at removal. Positive cultures were defined as ≥1+ growth for fluid and >50 CFU for tubing. RESULTS Cultures of drain bulb fluid at 1 week (the primary endpoint) were positive in 9.9 % of treatment sides (10 of 101) versus 20.8 % (21 of 101) of control sides (p = 0.02). Drain tubing cultures were positive in 0 treated drains versus 6.2 % (6 of 97) of control drains (p = 0.03). Surgical site infection occurred within 30 days in 0 antisepsis sides versus 3.8 % (4 of 104) of control sides (p = 0.13), and within 1 year in three of 104 (2.9 %) of antisepsis sides versus 6 of 104 (5.8 %) of control sides (p = 0.45). Clinical infection occurred within 1 year in 9.7 % (6 of 62) of colonized sides (tubing or fluid) versus 1.5 % (2 of 136) of noncolonized sides (p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Simple and inexpensive local antiseptic interventions with a chlorhexidine disc and hypochlorite solution reduce bacterial colonization of drains, and reduced drain colonization was associated with fewer infections.
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- Amy C Degnim
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA,
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