Microbiology of periprosthetic infections following implant-based breast reconstruction surgery: a multicentric retrospective study
Gram-positive bacteria, especially <i>Staphylococcus</i> species, dominate the microbiological landscape of implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) infections. Our findings provide insights into this critical issue, facilitating a more precise choice of empiric antibiotic treatment and prevention strategies. This analysis underscores the necessity for prophylactic protocols and therapeutic approaches tailored to the predominant bacterial groups. Further research is needed to explore long-term trends and resistance mechanisms to improve patient management.
Authors
- Germana Lissidini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7686-8963)
- Mario Rietjens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0678-7118)
- Alessandra Belati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5455-8964)
- Davide Fiore Bavaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4833-7118)
- Valeriano Vinci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5234-6044)
- M. Mazzucco
- Flavia Zeneli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2977-2955)
- Andrea Vittorio Emanuele Lisa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2134-5633)
- Michele Bartoletti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1099-3283)
- Benedetta Barbieri
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- Humanitas University (IT)
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena (IT)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
- European Institute of Oncology (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1477023
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.29