Breast Reconstruction After MRSA?

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

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

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

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.

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