title: Breast implant infections.
abstract: Infection after breast implant surgery occurs in 1.1% to 2.5% of procedures performed for augmentation and up to 35% of procedures performed for reconstruction after mastectomy. Most infections result from skin organisms and occur in the immediate postoperative period, although infections can occasionally present after many years. Diagnosis of breast implant infection relies on the clinical presentation of breast pain, swelling, erythema, and drainage in conjunction with ultrasound-guided cultures of periprosthetic fluid. Management commonly involves implant removal, with device salvage attempted in select situations.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 3119 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5378, USA. laraine@med.umich.edu
authors.forename: Laraine L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Washer
authors.forename: Karol
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gutowski
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents