Evaluation of prepectoral reconstruction surgical outcomes: Main operating room vs ambulatory surgery center.

Introduction: During the height of the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several surgeries were transitioned to ambulatory surgery centers to reserve inpatient resources and reduce transmission risks. Our study evaluated the surgical outcomes of patients who underwent prepectoral breast reconstruction in the operating rooms of two full-service main hospitals versus their associated surgery centers.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients who underwent immediate prepectoral breast reconstruction at a single hospital between 2018 and 2022.

The waist-to-hip ratio is a superior predictor of complications in breast reconstruction: A prospective pilot study.

Introduction: Breast reconstruction remains common. Identifying the key risk factors for preoperative counseling is key to improving surgical outcomes. The body mass index is a commonly used measure of preoperative risk but remains controversial.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Synthetic Mesh Outcomes in Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction.

Background: Mesh implants are frequently employed in alloplastic breast reconstruction. Notably, no mesh to date has FDA approval for this indication. Several synthetic meshes have been introduced with heterogeneous properties and outcomes.

The Surfactant Properties of Clindamycin as a Useful Adjunct for Removing Ruptured Silicone Implants.

Background: Silicone gel removal after breast implant rupture is a difficult task. Silicone is hydrophobic and thus cannot be irrigated effectively with saline. Attempts at mechanical removal with sponges are often partially successful.