Use of Absorbable Antibiotic Delivery Beads in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Cohort studyPlastic and reconstructive surgery· Jul 2026

Use of Absorbable Antibiotic Delivery Beads in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Aneeq S Chaudhry, Hana Shah, Rita Quintana … Miguel A Medina

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Breast ReconstructionCohort studyTreatmentQ1IF 2.8

Antibiotic beads associated with lower infection rates after breast reconstruction

Use of Absorbable Antibiotic Delivery Beads in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Aneeq S Chaudhry … Miguel A Medina

Plastic and reconstructive surgery · Jul 2026 · Q1 in Surgery

Background

Bacterial infection remains a leading complication following implant-based breast reconstruction.

Purpose

This study evaluates their effectiveness in reducing infections and reconstructive loss.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed of patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction with tissue expanders at a single institution.

n = 415 patients

Results

beads cut infection risk far below standard prophylaxis alone

Beads

9.3%

Control

21.4%

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Prophylactic absorbable antibiotic beads significantly decreased infection and reconstructive loss in implant-based breast reconstruction.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

By providing localized, sustained antibiotic delivery through a fully resorbable carrier, this technique represents an effective adjunct to standard prophylaxis that may improve reconstructive outcomes and patient safety.

Use of Absorbable Antibiotic Delivery Beads in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Use of Absorbable Antibiotic Delivery Beads in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

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