Preoperative Body Image Factors Are Associated with Complications after Breast Reconstruction.

Background: Psychological factors are broadly understood to contribute to overall health, but their contribution to wound healing is less well defined. Limited data exist on the association of preoperative psychological factors such as body image and postoperative complications. The present study analyzed the association between preoperative body image factors and postoperative complications following breast reconstruction.

Lower Socioeconomic Status Is Associated with Groin Wound Complications after Revascularization for Peripheral Artery Disease.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) after lower extremity revascularization are a common cause of increased morbidity in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Understanding the multifaceted risk factors for SSIs may suggest closer monitoring for certain patients. The objective of this study is to evaluate the risk factors associated with incidence of SSIs, including patient demographics, operative factors, and socioeconomic status.