Variation in surgical practice to minimise post-operative complications during implant based breast surgery

Introduction: Post-operative infection in patients undergoing breast implant surgery may lead to explantation. Whilst current ABS standards are set at <5% at 3 months, the National Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction audit showed that 15-18% of women undergoing immediate reconstruction experience serious complications. Aseptic technique is paramount in all stages of the operation and Allergan’s™ 14-point plan was developed by Deva and...