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The AAPS 103rd Annual Meeting 2025
May 24-27, 2025 | Austin, Texas

P39
Antimicrobial Irrigation Difference In Implant-based Reconstruction: Triple-antibiotic Solution Versus Chlorhexidine-gluconate Based Solution
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Part of Topic
Breast Reconstruction
Antimicrobial Irrigation Difference In Implant-based Reconstruction: Triple-antibiotic Solution Versus Chlorhexidine-gluconate Based Solution: Implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) is commonly used after oncologic mastectomy. Complications requiring revision include capsular contracture, implant malposition, and infection. Antimicrobial irrigation and implant soaking are used to prevent infection/complications. Common irrigation solutions include: triple antibiotic solution (TAS), 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), Iodine-based solutions, there is no evidence-based consensus on the optimal irrigation solution for IBR patients. Purpose of the study: Compare post-operative infection rates in IBR patients using CHG-based vs. triple antibiotic solutions.
