Publications by authors named "Mitchell J Skinner"
Plast Reconstr Surg
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- - Doxycycline-coated breast implants were developed to combat surgical-site infections after implant-based breast reconstruction by reducing biofilm formation and inflammation caused by bacterial infections.
- - The study involved both in vitro testing and animal models, showing that the coated implants were effective in preventing bacterial adherence and colonization while remaining non-toxic to surrounding tissues.
- - Results indicated that these doxycycline-coated implants not only significantly lowered the presence of harmful bacteria like MRSA and Pseudomonas but also reduced inflammation in comparison to standard control treatments.
