Prophylactic antibiotic use in acellular dermal matrix-assisted implant-based breast reconstruction

Background Prophylactic antibiotics are used in acellular dermal matrix-assisted implant-based breast reconstructions. However, there are no universally accepted guidelines regarding the best regimen. This retrospective, multicentre study was designed to compare the different prophylactic antibiotic regimens in these patients in three hospitals across two NHS trusts over a five-year period. Methods Case notes and electronic records were reviewed...