Variation in the use of infection control measures and infection-related revision incidence after breast implant surgery in the Netherlands

BACKGROUND: The use and effect of most infection control measures (ICMs) in breast implant surgery are still debated, likely resulting in undesired variation in current practices. OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the relationship between the number and combinations of ICMs used and the infection-related revision incidence after breast implant surgery. Additionally, national variation between Dutch healthcare institutions in ICM use was evaluated. METHODS: For this multicentre, population-based study, all patients who received a primary breast implant or tissue expander for breast augmentati... Mehr ...