Incidence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carrier Status in Patients Undergoing Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Conclusions The incidence of MRSA in breast reconstruction patients is relatively low, yet complications rates are higher in those patients. Multicenter randomized trials should be conducted to determine if there is a role for preoperative screening and treatment of MRSA carriers. Level of Evidence 2 Risk
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Breast Surgery Source Type: research