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Breast Reconstruction After MRSA?

asked 2 years ago by mrsacurious in arkansas
Latest answer by David Greenspun, MD, MSc
Question viewed 423 times
Tags: infection, MRSA

Will a surgeon do Breast Reconstruction after MRSA? I've had no flair ups for 3 years.

5 answers to Breast Reconstruction After MRSA?

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Breast Reconstruction after MRSA IInfection

The simple answer is yes- it is certainly possible to have breast reconstruction after a MRSA infection. In my practice, I always use preoperative antibiotics to help prevent infection-in the case os women who have had MRSA before, I choose an antibiotic effective against MRSA in case they are still carriers of MRSA on their skin or mucous mambranes. We all have lots of bacteria on our skin, and carrying MRSA does not mean someone is more likely to get an infection, it just means... more
David Greenspun, MD, MSc

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.davidgreenspunmd.com

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Breast recontstruction aferr MRSA

At three years, frankly at 3 months you could hae breast reconstruction following an infection with MRSA or most other baacteria.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reconstruction After MRSA infection

The answer is yes.  You have two options for delayed reconstruction: implant-based vs. autologous.  If you have not been radiated, you could consider implant-based reconstruction.  I would likely recommend getting your infectious disease doc on board before surgery.   If you have been radiated, I would recommend a tissue reconstruction option.   If you had a MRSA infection withimplants before, I would likely guide you to a tissue only reconstruction without... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Reconstruction and MRSA

The short answer is YES. MRSA is simply a type of staph bacteria. We all have bacteria on wour skin. You may actually still have the MRSA on your skin. It would be a good idea to see an infectious disease doctor and determine if you still have the MRSA on your skin(they will check your nose) and if so whether you should be treated before breast reconstruction.
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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Delayed breast reconstruction with a history of MRSA

You should be congratulated on your courage. I had a lady who presented 3 years after having her mastectomy and failing an immediate tissue expander reconstruction with another surgeon. You may understand how angry, nervous and hopeful she was. We spent three visits discussing what was done, what she perceived went wrong and what she wished to achieve. I requested that she consult an Infectious disease specialist after she disclosed that her invalid mother, for whom she was principal... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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