Comparing the Antimicrobial Effect of Silver Ion-Coated Silicone and Gentamicin-Irrigated Silicone Sheets from Breast Implant Material.

Background: Post-operative infection is a significant complication of breast implant surgery that may require extensive use of antibiotics and surgical interventions. Here, we developed a biomaterial coating that is chemically bonded to silicone implants which delivers antimicrobial ions over time.

Methods: After coating the silicone implants with a "mediator" polymer (γ-PGA), the implants were impregnated with silver (Ag) ions.