ArticleArchives of plastic surgery2026
Delayed Infection of Tissue Expanders in Immediate Two-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
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Background: While surgical site infection (SSI) is a major complication of implant-based breast reconstruction, delayed infections remain underrecognized despite their clinical significance. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of delayed infection and compare the clinical outcomes of acute and delayed SSI after tissue expander insertion. Methods: Patients who underwent immediate tissue expander-based breast reconstruction between March 2016 and February 2021 were reviewed. Acute SSI (<30 days) and delayed SSI (>60 days) were analyzed and compared with the no-infection group. Results: Among 146 breasts (140 patients), 26 SSIs occurred; 50% ( Conclusion: Delayed SSI is not rare after expander-based breast reconstruction. Because salvage is challenging due to diagnostic delay, surgeons and patients should remain vigilant, particularly when risk factors for delayed infection of the tissue expander remain.
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